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Add 1/14 and 32/50

1/14 + 32/50 is 249/350.

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,
    1/14 = 1 × 25/14 × 25 = 25/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    32/50 = 32 × 7/50 × 7 = 224/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/350 + 224/350 = 25 + 224/350 = 249/350
  5. So, 1/14 + 32/50 = 249/350

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