Add 28/7 and 9/50, Solve 4 0/7 + 9/50 as a fraction

Add 28/7 and 9/50

1^st number: 4 0/7, 2^nd number: 9/50

28/7 + 9/50 is 209/50.

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,
28/7 = 28 × 50/7 × 50 = 1400/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350
Add the two like fractions:
1400/350 + 63/350 = 1400 + 63/350 = 1463/350
1463/350 simplified gives 209/50
So, 28/7 + 9/50 = 209/50
In mixed form: 49/50

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