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Add 50/28 and 14/18

1st number: 1 22/28, 2nd number: 14/18

50/28 + 14/18 is 323/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 18 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
    50/28 = 50 × 9/28 × 9 = 450/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    14/18 = 14 × 14/18 × 14 = 196/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/252 + 196/252 = 450 + 196/252 = 646/252
  5. 646/252 simplified gives 323/126
  6. So, 50/28 + 14/18 = 323/126
    In mixed form: 271/126

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