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Add 42/14 and 2/50

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 2/50

42/14 + 2/50 is 76/25.

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,
    42/14 = 42 × 25/14 × 25 = 1050/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/350 + 14/350 = 1050 + 14/350 = 1064/350
  5. 1064/350 simplified gives 76/25
  6. So, 42/14 + 2/50 = 76/25
    In mixed form: 31/25

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