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Add 32/50 and 54/14

1st number: 32/50, 2nd number: 3 12/14

32/50 + 54/14 is 787/175.

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,
    32/50 = 32 × 7/50 × 7 = 224/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    54/14 = 54 × 25/14 × 25 = 1350/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    224/350 + 1350/350 = 224 + 1350/350 = 1574/350
  5. 1574/350 simplified gives 787/175
  6. So, 32/50 + 54/14 = 787/175
    In mixed form: 487/175

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