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Add 1/50 and 35/7

1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 5 0/7

1/50 + 35/7 is 251/50.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    35/7 = 35 × 50/7 × 50 = 1750/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/350 + 1750/350 = 7 + 1750/350 = 1757/350
  5. 1757/350 simplified gives 251/50
  6. So, 1/50 + 35/7 = 251/50
    In mixed form: 51/50

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