Add 30/14 and 6/50, Solve 2 2/14 + 6/50 as a fraction

Add 30/14 and 6/50

1^st number: 2 2/14, 2^nd number: 6/50

30/14 + 6/50 is 396/175.

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,
30/14 = 30 × 25/14 × 25 = 750/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350
Add the two like fractions:
750/350 + 42/350 = 750 + 42/350 = 792/350
792/350 simplified gives 396/175
So, 30/14 + 6/50 = 396/175
In mixed form: 246/175

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