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Add 3/50 and 56/14

1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 4 0/14

3/50 + 56/14 is 203/50.

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,
    3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    56/14 = 56 × 25/14 × 25 = 1400/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/350 + 1400/350 = 21 + 1400/350 = 1421/350
  5. 1421/350 simplified gives 203/50
  6. So, 3/50 + 56/14 = 203/50
    In mixed form: 43/50

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