Add 50/14 and 2/21, Solve 3 8/14 + 2/21 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 2/21

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 2/21

50/14 + 2/21 is 11/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 21 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
50/14 = 50 × 3/14 × 3 = 150/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
2/21 = 2 × 2/21 × 2 = 4/42
Add the two like fractions:
150/42 + 4/42 = 150 + 4/42 = 154/42
154/42 simplified gives 11/3
So, 50/14 + 2/21 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3

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