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Add 50/32 and 30/14

1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 2 2/14

50/32 + 30/14 is 415/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 32 and 14 is 224

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
    50/32 = 50 × 7/32 × 7 = 350/224
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 16 = 224,
    30/14 = 30 × 16/14 × 16 = 480/224
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/224 + 480/224 = 350 + 480/224 = 830/224
  5. 830/224 simplified gives 415/112
  6. So, 50/32 + 30/14 = 415/112
    In mixed form: 379/112

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