Add 50/14 and 90/42, Solve 3 8/14 + 2 6/42 as a fraction

Add 50/14 and 90/42

1^st number: 3 8/14, 2^nd number: 2 6/42

50/14 + 90/42 is 40/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 42 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
50/14 = 50 × 3/14 × 3 = 150/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
90/42 = 90 × 1/42 × 1 = 90/42
Add the two like fractions:
150/42 + 90/42 = 150 + 90/42 = 240/42
240/42 simplified gives 40/7
So, 50/14 + 90/42 = 40/7
In mixed form: 55/7

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