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Add 50/14 and 60/10

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 6 0/10

50/14 + 60/10 is 67/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 10 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    50/14 = 50 × 5/14 × 5 = 250/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    60/10 = 60 × 7/10 × 7 = 420/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/70 + 420/70 = 250 + 420/70 = 670/70
  5. 670/70 simplified gives 67/7
  6. So, 50/14 + 60/10 = 67/7
    In mixed form: 94/7

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