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Add 1/14 and 40/50

1/14 + 40/50 is 61/70.

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,
    40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/350 + 280/350 = 25 + 280/350 = 305/350
  5. 305/350 simplified gives 61/70
  6. So, 1/14 + 40/50 = 61/70

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