Add 50/14 and 3/10
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 3/10
50/14 + 3/10 is 271/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 10 is 70
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
50/14 = 50 × 5/14 × 5 = 250/70 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
3/10 = 3 × 7/10 × 7 = 21/70 - Add the two like fractions:
250/70 + 21/70 = 250 + 21/70 = 271/70 - So, 50/14 + 3/10 = 271/70
In mixed form: 361/70
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