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Add 50/14 and 2/72

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 2/72

50/14 + 2/72 is 907/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    50/14 = 50 × 36/14 × 36 = 1800/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    2/72 = 2 × 7/72 × 7 = 14/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/504 + 14/504 = 1800 + 14/504 = 1814/504
  5. 1814/504 simplified gives 907/252
  6. So, 50/14 + 2/72 = 907/252
    In mixed form: 3151/252

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