Add 10/50 and 10/7
1st number: 10/50, 2nd number: 1 3/7
10/50 + 10/7 is 57/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
10/7 = 10 × 50/7 × 50 = 500/350 - Add the two like fractions:
70/350 + 500/350 = 70 + 500/350 = 570/350 - 570/350 simplified gives 57/35
- So, 10/50 + 10/7 = 57/35
In mixed form: 122/35
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