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Add 18/50 and 14/10

1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 1 4/10

18/50 + 14/10 is 44/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 10 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    18/50 = 18 × 1/50 × 1 = 18/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    14/10 = 14 × 5/10 × 5 = 70/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/50 + 70/50 = 18 + 70/50 = 88/50
  5. 88/50 simplified gives 44/25
  6. So, 18/50 + 14/10 = 44/25
    In mixed form: 119/25

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