Add 14/50 and 80/7, Solve 14/50 + 11 3/7 as a fraction

Add 14/50 and 80/7

1^st number: 14/50, 2^nd number: 11 3/7

14/50 + 80/7 is 2049/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
80/7 = 80 × 50/7 × 50 = 4000/350
Add the two like fractions:
98/350 + 4000/350 = 98 + 4000/350 = 4098/350
4098/350 simplified gives 2049/175
So, 14/50 + 80/7 = 2049/175
In mixed form: 11124/175

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