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Add 14/50 and 18/27

14/50 + 18/27 is 71/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    14/50 = 14 × 27/50 × 27 = 378/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    18/27 = 18 × 50/27 × 50 = 900/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/1350 + 900/1350 = 378 + 900/1350 = 1278/1350
  5. 1278/1350 simplified gives 71/75
  6. So, 14/50 + 18/27 = 71/75

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