Add 14/60 and 50/14, Solve 14/60 + 3 8/14 as a fraction

Add 14/60 and 50/14

1^st number: 14/60, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

14/60 + 50/14 is 799/210.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 14 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
14/60 = 14 × 7/60 × 7 = 98/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
50/14 = 50 × 30/14 × 30 = 1500/420
Add the two like fractions:
98/420 + 1500/420 = 98 + 1500/420 = 1598/420
1598/420 simplified gives 799/210
So, 14/60 + 50/14 = 799/210
In mixed form: 3169/210

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