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Add 14/35 and 96/50

1st number: 14/35, 2nd number: 1 46/50

14/35 + 96/50 is 58/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    14/35 = 14 × 10/35 × 10 = 140/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    96/50 = 96 × 7/50 × 7 = 672/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/350 + 672/350 = 140 + 672/350 = 812/350
  5. 812/350 simplified gives 58/25
  6. So, 14/35 + 96/50 = 58/25
    In mixed form: 28/25

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