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Add 14/50 and 16/9

1st number: 14/50, 2nd number: 1 7/9

14/50 + 16/9 is 463/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    16/9 = 16 × 50/9 × 50 = 800/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/450 + 800/450 = 126 + 800/450 = 926/450
  5. 926/450 simplified gives 463/225
  6. So, 14/50 + 16/9 = 463/225
    In mixed form: 213/225

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