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Add 40/14 and 18/50

1st number: 2 12/14, 2nd number: 18/50

40/14 + 18/50 is 563/175.

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,
    40/14 = 40 × 25/14 × 25 = 1000/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/350 + 126/350 = 1000 + 126/350 = 1126/350
  5. 1126/350 simplified gives 563/175
  6. So, 40/14 + 18/50 = 563/175
    In mixed form: 338/175

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