Add 50/36 and 9/14, Solve 1 14/36 + 9/14 as a fraction

Add 50/36 and 9/14

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 9/14

50/36 + 9/14 is 128/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 14 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
50/36 = 50 × 7/36 × 7 = 350/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 18 = 252,
9/14 = 9 × 18/14 × 18 = 162/252
Add the two like fractions:
350/252 + 162/252 = 350 + 162/252 = 512/252
512/252 simplified gives 128/63
So, 50/36 + 9/14 = 128/63
In mixed form: 22/63

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