Add 50/14 and 3/30
1st number: 3 8/14, 2nd number: 3/30
50/14 + 3/30 is 257/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210 - Add the two like fractions:
750/210 + 21/210 = 750 + 21/210 = 771/210 - 771/210 simplified gives 257/70
- So, 50/14 + 3/30 = 257/70
In mixed form: 347/70
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