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Add 5/6 and 14/50

5/6 + 14/50 is 167/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    14/50 = 14 × 3/50 × 3 = 42/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/150 + 42/150 = 125 + 42/150 = 167/150
  5. So, 5/6 + 14/50 = 167/150
    In mixed form: 117/150

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