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Add 63/50 and 72/14

1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 5 2/14

63/50 + 72/14 is 2241/350.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    72/14 = 72 × 25/14 × 25 = 1800/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/350 + 1800/350 = 441 + 1800/350 = 2241/350
  5. So, 63/50 + 72/14 = 2241/350
    In mixed form: 6141/350

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