Add 50/14 and 6/54, Solve 3 8/14 + 6/54 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 6/54

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 6/54

50/14 + 6/54 is 232/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 54 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 54 × 7 = 378,
6/54 = 6 × 7/54 × 7 = 42/378
Add the two like fractions:
1350/378 + 42/378 = 1350 + 42/378 = 1392/378
1392/378 simplified gives 232/63
So, 50/14 + 6/54 = 232/63
In mixed form: 343/63

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