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Add 10/7 and 1/50

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 1/50

10/7 + 1/50 is 507/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    10/7 = 10 × 50/7 × 50 = 500/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    1/50 = 1 × 7/50 × 7 = 7/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/350 + 7/350 = 500 + 7/350 = 507/350
  5. So, 10/7 + 1/50 = 507/350
    In mixed form: 1157/350

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