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Add 14/4 and 40/50

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 40/50

14/4 + 40/50 is 43/10.

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,
    40/50 = 40 × 2/50 × 2 = 80/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/100 + 80/100 = 350 + 80/100 = 430/100
  5. 430/100 simplified gives 43/10
  6. So, 14/4 + 40/50 = 43/10
    In mixed form: 43/10

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