Add 14/40 and 50/14, Solve 14/40 + 3 8/14 as a fraction

Add 14/40 and 50/14

1^st number: 14/40, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

14/40 + 50/14 is 549/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 14 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
14/40 = 14 × 7/40 × 7 = 98/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 20 = 280,
50/14 = 50 × 20/14 × 20 = 1000/280
Add the two like fractions:
98/280 + 1000/280 = 98 + 1000/280 = 1098/280
1098/280 simplified gives 549/140
So, 14/40 + 50/14 = 549/140
In mixed form: 3129/140

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