Add 8/14 and 50/75
8/14 + 50/75 is 26/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 75 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
8/14 = 8 × 75/14 × 75 = 600/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
50/75 = 50 × 14/75 × 14 = 700/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
600/1050 + 700/1050 = 600 + 700/1050 = 1300/1050 - 1300/1050 simplified gives 26/21
- So, 8/14 + 50/75 = 26/21
In mixed form: 15/21
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