Add 50/14 and 9/35, Solve 3 8/14 + 9/35 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 9/35

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 9/35

50/14 + 9/35 is 134/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 35 is 70

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
50/14 = 50 × 5/14 × 5 = 250/70
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
9/35 = 9 × 2/35 × 2 = 18/70
Add the two like fractions:
250/70 + 18/70 = 250 + 18/70 = 268/70
268/70 simplified gives 134/35
So, 50/14 + 9/35 = 134/35
In mixed form: 329/35

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