Add 50/14 and 1/35, Solve 3 8/14 + 1/35 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 1/35

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 1/35

50/14 + 1/35 is 18/5.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
50/14 = 50 × 5/14 × 5 = 250/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
1/35 = 1 × 2/35 × 2 = 2/70
Add the two like fractions:
250/70 + 2/70 = 250 + 2/70 = 252/70
252/70 simplified gives 18/5
So, 50/14 + 1/35 = 18/5
In mixed form: 33/5

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