Add 50/9 and 18/14, Solve 5 5/9 + 1 4/14 as a fraction

Add 50/9 and 18/14

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 1 4/14

50/9 + 18/14 is 431/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 14 is 126

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
50/9 = 50 × 14/9 × 14 = 700/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
18/14 = 18 × 9/14 × 9 = 162/126
Add the two like fractions:
700/126 + 162/126 = 700 + 162/126 = 862/126
862/126 simplified gives 431/63
So, 50/9 + 18/14 = 431/63
In mixed form: 653/63

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