Add 10/7 and 30/50
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 30/50
10/7 + 30/50 is 71/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350 - Add the two like fractions:
500/350 + 210/350 = 500 + 210/350 = 710/350 - 710/350 simplified gives 71/35
- So, 10/7 + 30/50 = 71/35
In mixed form: 21/35
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