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Add 40/7 and 14/50

1st number: 5 5/7, 2nd number: 14/50

40/7 + 14/50 is 1049/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    40/7 = 40 × 50/7 × 50 = 2000/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/350 + 98/350 = 2000 + 98/350 = 2098/350
  5. 2098/350 simplified gives 1049/175
  6. So, 40/7 + 14/50 = 1049/175
    In mixed form: 5174/175

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