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Add 14/4 and 15/50

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 15/50

14/4 + 15/50 is 19/5.

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,
    14/4 = 14 × 25/4 × 25 = 350/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    15/50 = 15 × 2/50 × 2 = 30/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/100 + 30/100 = 350 + 30/100 = 380/100
  5. 380/100 simplified gives 19/5
  6. So, 14/4 + 15/50 = 19/5
    In mixed form: 34/5

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