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Add 35/14 and 4/50

1st number: 2 7/14, 2nd number: 4/50

35/14 + 4/50 is 129/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    35/14 = 35 × 25/14 × 25 = 875/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    4/50 = 4 × 7/50 × 7 = 28/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    875/350 + 28/350 = 875 + 28/350 = 903/350
  5. 903/350 simplified gives 129/50
  6. So, 35/14 + 4/50 = 129/50
    In mixed form: 229/50

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