Add 50/14 and 3/15
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 3/15
50/14 + 3/15 is 132/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 15 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
50/14 = 50 × 15/14 × 15 = 750/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
3/15 = 3 × 14/15 × 14 = 42/210 - Add the two like fractions:
750/210 + 42/210 = 750 + 42/210 = 792/210 - 792/210 simplified gives 132/35
- So, 50/14 + 3/15 = 132/35
In mixed form: 327/35
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