Add 50/9 and 3/14
1st number: 5 5/9, 2nd number: 3/14
50/9 + 3/14 is 727/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/14 = 3 × 9/14 × 9 = 27/126 - Add the two like fractions:
700/126 + 27/126 = 700 + 27/126 = 727/126 - So, 50/9 + 3/14 = 727/126
In mixed form: 597/126
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