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Add 50/14 and 18/6

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 3 0/6

50/14 + 18/6 is 46/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 6 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    50/14 = 50 × 3/14 × 3 = 150/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
    18/6 = 18 × 7/6 × 7 = 126/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/42 + 126/42 = 150 + 126/42 = 276/42
  5. 276/42 simplified gives 46/7
  6. So, 50/14 + 18/6 = 46/7
    In mixed form: 64/7

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