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Add 50/18 and 14/4

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 3 2/4

50/18 + 14/4 is 113/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
    50/18 = 50 × 2/18 × 2 = 100/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    14/4 = 14 × 9/4 × 9 = 126/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/36 + 126/36 = 100 + 126/36 = 226/36
  5. 226/36 simplified gives 113/18
  6. So, 50/18 + 14/4 = 113/18
    In mixed form: 65/18

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