Add 10/72 and 50/14, Solve 10/72 + 3 8/14 as a fraction

Add 10/72 and 50/14

1^st number: 10/72, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

10/72 + 50/14 is 935/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 14 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
10/72 = 10 × 7/72 × 7 = 70/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
50/14 = 50 × 36/14 × 36 = 1800/504
Add the two like fractions:
70/504 + 1800/504 = 70 + 1800/504 = 1870/504
1870/504 simplified gives 935/252
So, 10/72 + 50/14 = 935/252
In mixed form: 3179/252

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