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Add 50/14 and 32/24

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

50/14 + 32/24 is 103/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
    50/14 = 50 × 12/14 × 12 = 600/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    32/24 = 32 × 7/24 × 7 = 224/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/168 + 224/168 = 600 + 224/168 = 824/168
  5. 824/168 simplified gives 103/21
  6. So, 50/14 + 32/24 = 103/21
    In mixed form: 419/21

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