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Add 50/14 and 1/49

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 1/49

50/14 + 1/49 is 176/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
    50/14 = 50 × 7/14 × 7 = 350/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    1/49 = 1 × 2/49 × 2 = 2/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/98 + 2/98 = 350 + 2/98 = 352/98
  5. 352/98 simplified gives 176/49
  6. So, 50/14 + 1/49 = 176/49
    In mixed form: 329/49

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