Add 3/7 and 2/50
3/7 + 2/50 is 82/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
3/7 = 3 × 50/7 × 50 = 150/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350 - Add the two like fractions:
150/350 + 14/350 = 150 + 14/350 = 164/350 - 164/350 simplified gives 82/175
- So, 3/7 + 2/50 = 82/175
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