Add 3/45 and 50/14, Solve 3/45 + 3 8/14 as a fraction

Add 3/45 and 50/14

1^st number: 3/45, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

3/45 + 50/14 is 382/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 14 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
50/14 = 50 × 45/14 × 45 = 2250/630
Add the two like fractions:
42/630 + 2250/630 = 42 + 2250/630 = 2292/630
2292/630 simplified gives 382/105
So, 3/45 + 50/14 = 382/105
In mixed form: 367/105

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