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Add 50/14 and 60/18

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 3 6/18

50/14 + 60/18 is 145/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 18 is 126

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
    50/14 = 50 × 9/14 × 9 = 450/126
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
    60/18 = 60 × 7/18 × 7 = 420/126
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/126 + 420/126 = 450 + 420/126 = 870/126
  5. 870/126 simplified gives 145/21
  6. So, 50/14 + 60/18 = 145/21
    In mixed form: 619/21

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