Add 50/14 and 7/45, Solve 3 8/14 + 7/45 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 7/45

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 7/45

50/14 + 7/45 is 1174/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
50/14 = 50 × 45/14 × 45 = 2250/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
7/45 = 7 × 14/45 × 14 = 98/630
Add the two like fractions:
2250/630 + 98/630 = 2250 + 98/630 = 2348/630
2348/630 simplified gives 1174/315
So, 50/14 + 7/45 = 1174/315
In mixed form: 3229/315

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