Add 42/14 and 50/72, Solve 3 0/14 + 50/72 as a fraction

Add 42/14 and 50/72

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 50/72

42/14 + 50/72 is 133/36.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
42/14 = 42 × 36/14 × 36 = 1512/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
Add the two like fractions:
1512/504 + 350/504 = 1512 + 350/504 = 1862/504
1862/504 simplified gives 133/36
So, 42/14 + 50/72 = 133/36
In mixed form: 325/36

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