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Add 15/50 and 20/7

1st number: 15/50, 2nd number: 2 6/7

15/50 + 20/7 is 221/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    20/7 = 20 × 50/7 × 50 = 1000/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/350 + 1000/350 = 105 + 1000/350 = 1105/350
  5. 1105/350 simplified gives 221/70
  6. So, 15/50 + 20/7 = 221/70
    In mixed form: 311/70

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