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Add 15/14 and 48/50

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

15/14 + 48/50 is 711/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    15/14 = 15 × 25/14 × 25 = 375/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    48/50 = 48 × 7/50 × 7 = 336/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/350 + 336/350 = 375 + 336/350 = 711/350
  5. So, 15/14 + 48/50 = 711/350
    In mixed form: 211/350

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