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Add 50/15 and 6/14

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 6/14

50/15 + 6/14 is 79/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 14 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
    50/15 = 50 × 14/15 × 14 = 700/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    6/14 = 6 × 15/14 × 15 = 90/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/210 + 90/210 = 700 + 90/210 = 790/210
  5. 790/210 simplified gives 79/21
  6. So, 50/15 + 6/14 = 79/21
    In mixed form: 316/21

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