Add 50/14 and 4/27, Solve 3 8/14 + 4/27 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 4/27

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 4/27

50/14 + 4/27 is 703/189.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 27 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
50/14 = 50 × 27/14 × 27 = 1350/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
4/27 = 4 × 14/27 × 14 = 56/378
Add the two like fractions:
1350/378 + 56/378 = 1350 + 56/378 = 1406/378
1406/378 simplified gives 703/189
So, 50/14 + 4/27 = 703/189
In mixed form: 3136/189

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