Add 50/28 and 14/84, Solve 1 22/28 + 14/84 as a fraction

Add 50/28 and 14/84

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 14/84

50/28 + 14/84 is 41/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
14/84 = 14 × 1/84 × 1 = 14/84
Add the two like fractions:
150/84 + 14/84 = 150 + 14/84 = 164/84
164/84 simplified gives 41/21
So, 50/28 + 14/84 = 41/21
In mixed form: 120/21

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