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Add 5/50 and 56/14

1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 4 0/14

5/50 + 56/14 is 41/10.

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,
    56/14 = 56 × 25/14 × 25 = 1400/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/350 + 1400/350 = 35 + 1400/350 = 1435/350
  5. 1435/350 simplified gives 41/10
  6. So, 5/50 + 56/14 = 41/10
    In mixed form: 41/10

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