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Add 50/14 and 40/25

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 1 15/25

50/14 + 40/25 is 181/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 25 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    50/14 = 50 × 25/14 × 25 = 1250/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    40/25 = 40 × 14/25 × 14 = 560/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/350 + 560/350 = 1250 + 560/350 = 1810/350
  5. 1810/350 simplified gives 181/35
  6. So, 50/14 + 40/25 = 181/35
    In mixed form: 56/35

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