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Add 6/50 and 14/35

6/50 + 14/35 is 13/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 35 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    14/35 = 14 × 10/35 × 10 = 140/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/350 + 140/350 = 42 + 140/350 = 182/350
  5. 182/350 simplified gives 13/25
  6. So, 6/50 + 14/35 = 13/25

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