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Add 36/50 and 30/14

1st number: 36/50, 2nd number: 2 2/14

36/50 + 30/14 is 501/175.

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,
    36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    30/14 = 30 × 25/14 × 25 = 750/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/350 + 750/350 = 252 + 750/350 = 1002/350
  5. 1002/350 simplified gives 501/175
  6. So, 36/50 + 30/14 = 501/175
    In mixed form: 2151/175

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