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Add 50/36 and 14/50

1st number: 1 14/36, 2nd number: 14/50

50/36 + 14/50 is 751/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 50 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    50/36 = 50 × 25/36 × 25 = 1250/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    14/50 = 14 × 18/50 × 18 = 252/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/900 + 252/900 = 1250 + 252/900 = 1502/900
  5. 1502/900 simplified gives 751/450
  6. So, 50/36 + 14/50 = 751/450
    In mixed form: 1301/450

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