Add 50/14 and 18/12, Solve 3 8/14 + 1 6/12 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 18/12

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 1 6/12

50/14 + 18/12 is 71/14.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 12 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 12 × 7 = 84,
18/12 = 18 × 7/12 × 7 = 126/84
Add the two like fractions:
300/84 + 126/84 = 300 + 126/84 = 426/84
426/84 simplified gives 71/14
So, 50/14 + 18/12 = 71/14
In mixed form: 51/14

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