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Add 18/50 and 50/14

1st number: 18/50, 2nd number: 3 8/14

18/50 + 50/14 is 688/175.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    50/14 = 50 × 25/14 × 25 = 1250/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/350 + 1250/350 = 126 + 1250/350 = 1376/350
  5. 1376/350 simplified gives 688/175
  6. So, 18/50 + 50/14 = 688/175
    In mixed form: 3163/175

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