Add 24/14 and 36/50, Solve 1 10/14 + 36/50 as a fraction

Add 24/14 and 36/50

1^st number: 1 10/14, 2^nd number: 36/50

24/14 + 36/50 is 426/175.

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,
24/14 = 24 × 25/14 × 25 = 600/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
36/50 = 36 × 7/50 × 7 = 252/350
Add the two like fractions:
600/350 + 252/350 = 600 + 252/350 = 852/350
852/350 simplified gives 426/175
So, 24/14 + 36/50 = 426/175
In mixed form: 276/175

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