Add 15/14 and 8/50, Solve 1 1/14 + 8/50 as a fraction

Add 15/14 and 8/50

1^st number: 1 1/14, 2^nd number: 8/50

15/14 + 8/50 is 431/350.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
15/14 = 15 × 25/14 × 25 = 375/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350
Add the two like fractions:
375/350 + 56/350 = 375 + 56/350 = 431/350
So, 15/14 + 8/50 = 431/350
In mixed form: 181/350

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