Add 50/18 and 8/70, Solve 2 14/18 + 8/70 as a fraction

Add 50/18 and 8/70

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 8/70

50/18 + 8/70 is 911/315.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 70 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
50/18 = 50 × 35/18 × 35 = 1750/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
8/70 = 8 × 9/70 × 9 = 72/630
Add the two like fractions:
1750/630 + 72/630 = 1750 + 72/630 = 1822/630
1822/630 simplified gives 911/315
So, 50/18 + 8/70 = 911/315
In mixed form: 2281/315

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