Add 50/6 and 14/64, Solve 8 2/6 + 14/64 as a fraction

Add 50/6 and 14/64

1^st number: 8 2/6, 2^nd number: 14/64

50/6 + 14/64 is 821/96.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 64 is 192

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 32 = 192,
50/6 = 50 × 32/6 × 32 = 1600/192
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
14/64 = 14 × 3/64 × 3 = 42/192
Add the two like fractions:
1600/192 + 42/192 = 1600 + 42/192 = 1642/192
1642/192 simplified gives 821/96
So, 50/6 + 14/64 = 821/96
In mixed form: 853/96

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