Add 96/14 and 70/50
1st number: 6 12/14, 2nd number: 1 20/50
96/14 + 70/50 is 289/35.
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,
96/14 = 96 × 25/14 × 25 = 2400/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
70/50 = 70 × 7/50 × 7 = 490/350 - Add the two like fractions:
2400/350 + 490/350 = 2400 + 490/350 = 2890/350 - 2890/350 simplified gives 289/35
- So, 96/14 + 70/50 = 289/35
In mixed form: 89/35
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