Add 8/14 and 24/50
8/14 + 24/50 is 184/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
8/14 = 8 × 25/14 × 25 = 200/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
24/50 = 24 × 7/50 × 7 = 168/350 - Add the two like fractions:
200/350 + 168/350 = 200 + 168/350 = 368/350 - 368/350 simplified gives 184/175
- So, 8/14 + 24/50 = 184/175
In mixed form: 19/175
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