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Add 7/50 and 2/14

7/50 + 2/14 is 99/350.

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,
    7/50 = 7 × 7/50 × 7 = 49/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    2/14 = 2 × 25/14 × 25 = 50/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/350 + 50/350 = 49 + 50/350 = 99/350
  5. So, 7/50 + 2/14 = 99/350

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