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Add 14/56 and 98/50

1st number: 14/56, 2nd number: 1 48/50

14/56 + 98/50 is 221/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
    14/56 = 14 × 25/56 × 25 = 350/1400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
    98/50 = 98 × 28/50 × 28 = 2744/1400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/1400 + 2744/1400 = 350 + 2744/1400 = 3094/1400
  5. 3094/1400 simplified gives 221/100
  6. So, 14/56 + 98/50 = 221/100
    In mixed form: 221/100

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