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Add 30/50 and 18/14

1st number: 30/50, 2nd number: 1 4/14

30/50 + 18/14 is 66/35.

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,
    30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    18/14 = 18 × 25/14 × 25 = 450/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/350 + 450/350 = 210 + 450/350 = 660/350
  5. 660/350 simplified gives 66/35
  6. So, 30/50 + 18/14 = 66/35
    In mixed form: 131/35

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