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Add 54/14 and 42/50

1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 42/50

54/14 + 42/50 is 822/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    54/14 = 54 × 25/14 × 25 = 1350/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/350 + 294/350 = 1350 + 294/350 = 1644/350
  5. 1644/350 simplified gives 822/175
  6. So, 54/14 + 42/50 = 822/175
    In mixed form: 4122/175

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