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Add 5/14 and 40/50

5/14 + 40/50 is 81/70.

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,
    5/14 = 5 × 25/14 × 25 = 125/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/350 + 280/350 = 125 + 280/350 = 405/350
  5. 405/350 simplified gives 81/70
  6. So, 5/14 + 40/50 = 81/70
    In mixed form: 111/70

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