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Add 10/7 and 40/50

1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 40/50

10/7 + 40/50 is 78/35.

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,
    40/50 = 40 × 7/50 × 7 = 280/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/350 + 280/350 = 500 + 280/350 = 780/350
  5. 780/350 simplified gives 78/35
  6. So, 10/7 + 40/50 = 78/35
    In mixed form: 28/35

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