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Add 7/4 and 14/50

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 14/50

7/4 + 14/50 is 203/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    7/4 = 7 × 25/4 × 25 = 175/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    14/50 = 14 × 2/50 × 2 = 28/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/100 + 28/100 = 175 + 28/100 = 203/100
  5. So, 7/4 + 14/50 = 203/100
    In mixed form: 23/100

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