Add 6/9 and 50/14, Solve 6/9 + 3 8/14 as a fraction

Add 6/9 and 50/14

1^st number: 6/9, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

6/9 + 50/14 is 89/21.

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,
6/9 = 6 × 14/9 × 14 = 84/126
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 9 = 126,
50/14 = 50 × 9/14 × 9 = 450/126
Add the two like fractions:
84/126 + 450/126 = 84 + 450/126 = 534/126
534/126 simplified gives 89/21
So, 6/9 + 50/14 = 89/21
In mixed form: 45/21

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