Add 10/7 and 6/50
1st number: 1 3/7, 2nd number: 6/50
10/7 + 6/50 is 271/175.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350 - Add the two like fractions:
500/350 + 42/350 = 500 + 42/350 = 542/350 - 542/350 simplified gives 271/175
- So, 10/7 + 6/50 = 271/175
In mixed form: 196/175
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