Add 50/14 and 75/36, Solve 3 8/14 + 2 3/36 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 75/36

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 2 3/36

50/14 + 75/36 is 475/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
50/14 = 50 × 18/14 × 18 = 900/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
75/36 = 75 × 7/36 × 7 = 525/252
Add the two like fractions:
900/252 + 525/252 = 900 + 525/252 = 1425/252
1425/252 simplified gives 475/84
So, 50/14 + 75/36 = 475/84
In mixed form: 555/84

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