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Add 5/14 and 80/50

1st number: 5/14, 2nd number: 1 30/50

5/14 + 80/50 is 137/70.

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,
    80/50 = 80 × 7/50 × 7 = 560/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/350 + 560/350 = 125 + 560/350 = 685/350
  5. 685/350 simplified gives 137/70
  6. So, 5/14 + 80/50 = 137/70
    In mixed form: 167/70

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