Add 1/3 and 50/14, Solve 1/3 + 3 8/14 as a fraction

Add 1/3 and 50/14

1^st number: 1/3, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

1/3 + 50/14 is 82/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 14 = 42,
1/3 = 1 × 14/3 × 14 = 14/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
50/14 = 50 × 3/14 × 3 = 150/42
Add the two like fractions:
14/42 + 150/42 = 14 + 150/42 = 164/42
164/42 simplified gives 82/21
So, 1/3 + 50/14 = 82/21
In mixed form: 319/21

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