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Add 50/14 and 8/45

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

50/14 + 8/45 is 1181/315.

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,
    8/45 = 8 × 14/45 × 14 = 112/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/630 + 112/630 = 2250 + 112/630 = 2362/630
  5. 2362/630 simplified gives 1181/315
  6. So, 50/14 + 8/45 = 1181/315
    In mixed form: 3236/315

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