Add 3/7 and 50/18, Solve 3/7 + 2 14/18 as a fraction

Add 3/7 and 50/18

1^st number: 3/7, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

3/7 + 50/18 is 202/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 18 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 18 = 126,
3/7 = 3 × 18/7 × 18 = 54/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
50/18 = 50 × 7/18 × 7 = 350/126
Add the two like fractions:
54/126 + 350/126 = 54 + 350/126 = 404/126
404/126 simplified gives 202/63
So, 3/7 + 50/18 = 202/63
In mixed form: 313/63

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