Add 6/27 and 50/14, Solve 6/27 + 3 8/14 as a fraction

Add 6/27 and 50/14

1^st number: 6/27, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

6/27 + 50/14 is 239/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 14 is 378

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
6/27 = 6 × 14/27 × 14 = 84/378
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 27 = 378,
50/14 = 50 × 27/14 × 27 = 1350/378
Add the two like fractions:
84/378 + 1350/378 = 84 + 1350/378 = 1434/378
1434/378 simplified gives 239/63
So, 6/27 + 50/14 = 239/63
In mixed form: 350/63

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