Add 50/14 and 35/9, Solve 3 8/14 + 3 8/9 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 35/9

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 3 8/9

50/14 + 35/9 is 470/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 9 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
50/14 = 50 × 9/14 × 9 = 450/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
35/9 = 35 × 14/9 × 14 = 490/126
Add the two like fractions:
450/126 + 490/126 = 450 + 490/126 = 940/126
940/126 simplified gives 470/63
So, 50/14 + 35/9 = 470/63
In mixed form: 729/63

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