Add 3/9 and 50/14, Solve 3/9 + 3 8/14 as a fraction

Add 3/9 and 50/14

1^st number: 3/9, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

3/9 + 50/14 is 82/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
3/9 = 3 × 14/9 × 14 = 42/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
50/14 = 50 × 9/14 × 9 = 450/126
Add the two like fractions:
42/126 + 450/126 = 42 + 450/126 = 492/126
492/126 simplified gives 82/21
So, 3/9 + 50/14 = 82/21
In mixed form: 319/21

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