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Add 90/12 and 14/50

1st number: 7 6/12, 2nd number: 14/50

90/12 + 14/50 is 389/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 50 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
    90/12 = 90 × 25/12 × 25 = 2250/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    14/50 = 14 × 6/50 × 6 = 84/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/300 + 84/300 = 2250 + 84/300 = 2334/300
  5. 2334/300 simplified gives 389/50
  6. So, 90/12 + 14/50 = 389/50
    In mixed form: 739/50

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