Add 50/14 and 1/84, Solve 3 8/14 + 1/84 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 1/84

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 1/84

50/14 + 1/84 is 43/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
50/14 = 50 × 6/14 × 6 = 300/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
1/84 = 1 × 1/84 × 1 = 1/84
Add the two like fractions:
300/84 + 1/84 = 300 + 1/84 = 301/84
301/84 simplified gives 43/12
So, 50/14 + 1/84 = 43/12
In mixed form: 37/12

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