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Add 9/14 and 24/50

9/14 + 24/50 is 393/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    9/14 = 9 × 25/14 × 25 = 225/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    24/50 = 24 × 7/50 × 7 = 168/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/350 + 168/350 = 225 + 168/350 = 393/350
  5. So, 9/14 + 24/50 = 393/350
    In mixed form: 143/350

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