Add 50/14 and 2/54, Solve 3 8/14 + 2/54 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 2/54

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 2/54

50/14 + 2/54 is 682/189.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 54 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
50/14 = 50 × 27/14 × 27 = 1350/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
2/54 = 2 × 7/54 × 7 = 14/378
Add the two like fractions:
1350/378 + 14/378 = 1350 + 14/378 = 1364/378
1364/378 simplified gives 682/189
So, 50/14 + 2/54 = 682/189
In mixed form: 3115/189

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