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Add 50/8 and 40/14

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 2 12/14

50/8 + 40/14 is 255/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 14 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
    50/8 = 50 × 7/8 × 7 = 350/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
    40/14 = 40 × 4/14 × 4 = 160/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/56 + 160/56 = 350 + 160/56 = 510/56
  5. 510/56 simplified gives 255/28
  6. So, 50/8 + 40/14 = 255/28
    In mixed form: 93/28

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