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Add 14/28 and 80/50

1^st number: 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 30/50

14/28 + 80/50 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   14/28 = 14 × 25/28 × 25 = 350/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   80/50 = 80 × 14/50 × 14 = 1120/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/700 + 1120/700 = 350 + 1120/700 = 1470/700
5. 1470/700 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 14/28 + 80/50 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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