Add 72/14 and 42/50, Solve 5 2/14 + 42/50 as a fraction

Add 72/14 and 42/50

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 42/50

72/14 + 42/50 is 1047/175.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
72/14 = 72 × 25/14 × 25 = 1800/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
Add the two like fractions:
1800/350 + 294/350 = 1800 + 294/350 = 2094/350
2094/350 simplified gives 1047/175
So, 72/14 + 42/50 = 1047/175
In mixed form: 5172/175

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