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Add 1/14 and 63/50

1st number: 1/14, 2nd number: 1 13/50

1/14 + 63/50 is 233/175.

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,
    63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/350 + 441/350 = 25 + 441/350 = 466/350
  5. 466/350 simplified gives 233/175
  6. So, 1/14 + 63/50 = 233/175
    In mixed form: 158/175

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