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Add 90/14 and 42/50

1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 42/50

90/14 + 42/50 is 1272/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    90/14 = 90 × 25/14 × 25 = 2250/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/350 + 294/350 = 2250 + 294/350 = 2544/350
  5. 2544/350 simplified gives 1272/175
  6. So, 90/14 + 42/50 = 1272/175
    In mixed form: 747/175

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