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Add 30/72 and 50/14

1st number: 30/72, 2nd number: 3 8/14

30/72 + 50/14 is 335/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 14 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    30/72 = 30 × 7/72 × 7 = 210/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    50/14 = 50 × 36/14 × 36 = 1800/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/504 + 1800/504 = 210 + 1800/504 = 2010/504
  5. 2010/504 simplified gives 335/84
  6. So, 30/72 + 50/14 = 335/84
    In mixed form: 383/84

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