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Add 63/14 and 6/50

1st number: 4 7/14, 2nd number: 6/50

63/14 + 6/50 is 231/50.

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,
    63/14 = 63 × 25/14 × 25 = 1575/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/350 + 42/350 = 1575 + 42/350 = 1617/350
  5. 1617/350 simplified gives 231/50
  6. So, 63/14 + 6/50 = 231/50
    In mixed form: 431/50

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