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Add 5/50 and 15/14

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

5/50 + 15/14 is 41/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 14 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    15/14 = 15 × 25/14 × 25 = 375/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/350 + 375/350 = 35 + 375/350 = 410/350
  5. 410/350 simplified gives 41/35
  6. So, 5/50 + 15/14 = 41/35
    In mixed form: 16/35

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