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Add 32/35 and 14/50

32/35 + 14/50 is 209/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    32/35 = 32 × 10/35 × 10 = 320/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    320/350 + 98/350 = 320 + 98/350 = 418/350
  5. 418/350 simplified gives 209/175
  6. So, 32/35 + 14/50 = 209/175
    In mixed form: 134/175

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