Add 6/50 and 18/14, Solve 6/50 + 1 4/14 as a fraction

Add 6/50 and 18/14

1^st number: 6/50, 2^nd number: 1 4/14

6/50 + 18/14 is 246/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
18/14 = 18 × 25/14 × 25 = 450/350
Add the two like fractions:
42/350 + 450/350 = 42 + 450/350 = 492/350
492/350 simplified gives 246/175
So, 6/50 + 18/14 = 246/175
In mixed form: 171/175

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