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Add 18/14 and 50/5

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 10 0/5

18/14 + 50/5 is 79/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 5 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    18/14 = 18 × 5/14 × 5 = 90/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 14 = 70,
    50/5 = 50 × 14/5 × 14 = 700/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/70 + 700/70 = 90 + 700/70 = 790/70
  5. 790/70 simplified gives 79/7
  6. So, 18/14 + 50/5 = 79/7
    In mixed form: 112/7

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