Add 50/14 and 8/48, Solve 3 8/14 + 8/48 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 8/48

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 8/48

50/14 + 8/48 is 157/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 48 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 24 = 336,
50/14 = 50 × 24/14 × 24 = 1200/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336
Add the two like fractions:
1200/336 + 56/336 = 1200 + 56/336 = 1256/336
1256/336 simplified gives 157/42
So, 50/14 + 8/48 = 157/42
In mixed form: 331/42

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