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Add 14/18 and 42/50

14/18 + 42/50 is 364/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    14/18 = 14 × 25/18 × 25 = 350/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/450 + 378/450 = 350 + 378/450 = 728/450
  5. 728/450 simplified gives 364/225
  6. So, 14/18 + 42/50 = 364/225
    In mixed form: 1139/225

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