Add 5/7 and 25/50
5/7 + 25/50 is 17/14.
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,
5/7 = 5 × 50/7 × 50 = 250/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350 - Add the two like fractions:
250/350 + 175/350 = 250 + 175/350 = 425/350 - 425/350 simplified gives 17/14
- So, 5/7 + 25/50 = 17/14
In mixed form: 13/14
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