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Add 50/14 and 18/90

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 18/90

50/14 + 18/90 is 132/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    50/14 = 50 × 45/14 × 45 = 2250/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    18/90 = 18 × 7/90 × 7 = 126/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/630 + 126/630 = 2250 + 126/630 = 2376/630
  5. 2376/630 simplified gives 132/35
  6. So, 50/14 + 18/90 = 132/35
    In mixed form: 327/35

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