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Add 14/50 and 75/7

1st number: 14/50, 2nd number: 10 5/7

14/50 + 75/7 is 1924/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 7 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 7 × 50 = 350,
    75/7 = 75 × 50/7 × 50 = 3750/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/350 + 3750/350 = 98 + 3750/350 = 3848/350
  5. 3848/350 simplified gives 1924/175
  6. So, 14/50 + 75/7 = 1924/175
    In mixed form: 10174/175

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