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Add 63/42 and 14/50

1st number: 1 21/42, 2nd number: 14/50

63/42 + 14/50 is 89/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    63/42 = 63 × 25/42 × 25 = 1575/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    14/50 = 14 × 21/50 × 21 = 294/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/1050 + 294/1050 = 1575 + 294/1050 = 1869/1050
  5. 1869/1050 simplified gives 89/50
  6. So, 63/42 + 14/50 = 89/50
    In mixed form: 139/50

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