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Add 50/14 and 96/40

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 2 16/40

50/14 + 96/40 is 209/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
   50/14 = 50 × 20/14 × 20 = 1000/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   96/40 = 96 × 7/40 × 7 = 672/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/280 + 672/280 = 1000 + 672/280 = 1672/280
5. 1672/280 simplified gives 209/35
6. So, 50/14 + 96/40 = 209/35
   In mixed form: 534/35

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