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Add 50/14 and 32/30

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 1 2/30

50/14 + 32/30 is 487/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    50/14 = 50 × 15/14 × 15 = 750/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    32/30 = 32 × 7/30 × 7 = 224/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/210 + 224/210 = 750 + 224/210 = 974/210
  5. 974/210 simplified gives 487/105
  6. So, 50/14 + 32/30 = 487/105
    In mixed form: 467/105

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