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Add 50/14 and 24/90

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 24/90

50/14 + 24/90 is 403/105.

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,
    24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/630 + 168/630 = 2250 + 168/630 = 2418/630
  5. 2418/630 simplified gives 403/105
  6. So, 50/14 + 24/90 = 403/105
    In mixed form: 388/105

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