Add 50/14 and 24/60, Solve 3 8/14 + 24/60 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 24/60

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 24/60

50/14 + 24/60 is 139/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 60 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 30 = 420,
50/14 = 50 × 30/14 × 30 = 1500/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420
Add the two like fractions:
1500/420 + 168/420 = 1500 + 168/420 = 1668/420
1668/420 simplified gives 139/35
So, 50/14 + 24/60 = 139/35
In mixed form: 334/35

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