Add 50/18 and 4/28, Solve 2 14/18 + 4/28 as a fraction

Add 50/18 and 4/28

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 4/28

50/18 + 4/28 is 184/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 28 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
50/18 = 50 × 14/18 × 14 = 700/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
4/28 = 4 × 9/28 × 9 = 36/252
Add the two like fractions:
700/252 + 36/252 = 700 + 36/252 = 736/252
736/252 simplified gives 184/63
So, 50/18 + 4/28 = 184/63
In mixed form: 258/63

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