Add 50/14 and 2/49, Solve 3 8/14 + 2/49 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 2/49

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 2/49

50/14 + 2/49 is 177/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 49 is 98

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 7 = 98,
50/14 = 50 × 7/14 × 7 = 350/98
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
2/49 = 2 × 2/49 × 2 = 4/98
Add the two like fractions:
350/98 + 4/98 = 350 + 4/98 = 354/98
354/98 simplified gives 177/49
So, 50/14 + 2/49 = 177/49
In mixed form: 330/49

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