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Add 50/14 and 70/45

1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 1 25/45

50/14 + 70/45 is 323/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    50/14 = 50 × 45/14 × 45 = 2250/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    70/45 = 70 × 14/45 × 14 = 980/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/630 + 980/630 = 2250 + 980/630 = 3230/630
  5. 3230/630 simplified gives 323/63
  6. So, 50/14 + 70/45 = 323/63
    In mixed form: 58/63

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