Add 50/2 and 2/14, Solve 25 0/2 + 2/14 as a fraction

Add 50/2 and 2/14

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 2/14

50/2 + 2/14 is 176/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 14 is 14

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
50/2 = 50 × 7/2 × 7 = 350/14
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 1 = 14,
2/14 = 2 × 1/14 × 1 = 2/14
Add the two like fractions:
350/14 + 2/14 = 350 + 2/14 = 352/14
352/14 simplified gives 176/7
So, 50/2 + 2/14 = 176/7
In mixed form: 251/7

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