Add 10/7 and 25/50, Solve 1 3/7 + 25/50 as a fraction

Add 10/7 and 25/50

1^st number: 1 3/7, 2^nd number: 25/50

10/7 + 25/50 is 27/14.

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,
10/7 = 10 × 50/7 × 50 = 500/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
25/50 = 25 × 7/50 × 7 = 175/350
Add the two like fractions:
500/350 + 175/350 = 500 + 175/350 = 675/350
675/350 simplified gives 27/14
So, 10/7 + 25/50 = 27/14
In mixed form: 113/14

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