Add 3/14 and 72/50, Solve 3/14 + 1 22/50 as a fraction

Add 3/14 and 72/50

1^st number: 3/14, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

3/14 + 72/50 is 579/350.

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,
3/14 = 3 × 25/14 × 25 = 75/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350
Add the two like fractions:
75/350 + 504/350 = 75 + 504/350 = 579/350
So, 3/14 + 72/50 = 579/350
In mixed form: 1229/350

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