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Add 40/50 and 14/28

40/50 + 14/28 is 13/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    40/50 = 40 × 14/50 × 14 = 560/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    14/28 = 14 × 25/28 × 25 = 350/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/700 + 350/700 = 560 + 350/700 = 910/700
  5. 910/700 simplified gives 13/10
  6. So, 40/50 + 14/28 = 13/10
    In mixed form: 13/10

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