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Add 14/50 and 42/35

1^st number: 14/50, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

14/50 + 42/35 is 37/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   42/35 = 42 × 10/35 × 10 = 420/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/350 + 420/350 = 98 + 420/350 = 518/350
5. 518/350 simplified gives 37/25
6. So, 14/50 + 42/35 = 37/25
   In mixed form: 112/25

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