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Add 90/50 and 36/14

1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 2 8/14

90/50 + 36/14 is 153/35.

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,
    90/50 = 90 × 7/50 × 7 = 630/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    36/14 = 36 × 25/14 × 25 = 900/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/350 + 900/350 = 630 + 900/350 = 1530/350
  5. 1530/350 simplified gives 153/35
  6. So, 90/50 + 36/14 = 153/35
    In mixed form: 413/35

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