Add 50/3 and 14/49, Solve 16 2/3 + 14/49 as a fraction

Add 50/3 and 14/49

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 14/49

50/3 + 14/49 is 356/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
50/3 = 50 × 49/3 × 49 = 2450/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
14/49 = 14 × 3/49 × 3 = 42/147
Add the two like fractions:
2450/147 + 42/147 = 2450 + 42/147 = 2492/147
2492/147 simplified gives 356/21
So, 50/3 + 14/49 = 356/21
In mixed form: 1620/21

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