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Add 14/50 and 18/4

1st number: 14/50, 2nd number: 4 2/4

14/50 + 18/4 is 239/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 4 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    14/50 = 14 × 2/50 × 2 = 28/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    18/4 = 18 × 25/4 × 25 = 450/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/100 + 450/100 = 28 + 450/100 = 478/100
  5. 478/100 simplified gives 239/50
  6. So, 14/50 + 18/4 = 239/50
    In mixed form: 439/50

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