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Add 10/50 and 35/7

1st number: 10/50, 2nd number: 5 0/7

10/50 + 35/7 is 26/5.

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,
    10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    35/7 = 35 × 50/7 × 50 = 1750/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/350 + 1750/350 = 70 + 1750/350 = 1820/350
  5. 1820/350 simplified gives 26/5
  6. So, 10/50 + 35/7 = 26/5
    In mixed form: 51/5

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