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Add 49/14 and 50/80

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 50/80

49/14 + 50/80 is 33/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
    49/14 = 49 × 40/14 × 40 = 1960/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1960/560 + 350/560 = 1960 + 350/560 = 2310/560
  5. 2310/560 simplified gives 33/8
  6. So, 49/14 + 50/80 = 33/8
    In mixed form: 41/8

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