Add 80/7 and 14/50, Solve 11 3/7 + 14/50 as a fraction

Add 80/7 and 14/50

1^st number: 11 3/7, 2^nd number: 14/50

80/7 + 14/50 is 2049/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
80/7 = 80 × 50/7 × 50 = 4000/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
14/50 = 14 × 7/50 × 7 = 98/350
Add the two like fractions:
4000/350 + 98/350 = 4000 + 98/350 = 4098/350
4098/350 simplified gives 2049/175
So, 80/7 + 14/50 = 2049/175
In mixed form: 11124/175

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