Add 10/14 and 50/15, Solve 10/14 + 3 5/15 as a fraction

Add 10/14 and 50/15

1^st number: 10/14, 2^nd number: 3 5/15

10/14 + 50/15 is 85/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
10/14 = 10 × 15/14 × 15 = 150/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
50/15 = 50 × 14/15 × 14 = 700/210
Add the two like fractions:
150/210 + 700/210 = 150 + 700/210 = 850/210
850/210 simplified gives 85/21
So, 10/14 + 50/15 = 85/21
In mixed form: 41/21

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