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Add 50/25 and 25/14

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 1 11/14

50/25 + 25/14 is 53/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 14 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
    50/25 = 50 × 14/25 × 14 = 700/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    25/14 = 25 × 25/14 × 25 = 625/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/350 + 625/350 = 700 + 625/350 = 1325/350
  5. 1325/350 simplified gives 53/14
  6. So, 50/25 + 25/14 = 53/14
    In mixed form: 311/14

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