Add 2/5 and 50/7
1st number: 2/5, 2nd number: 7 1/7
2/5 + 50/7 is 264/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
2/5 = 2 × 7/5 × 7 = 14/35 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
50/7 = 50 × 5/7 × 5 = 250/35 - Add the two like fractions:
14/35 + 250/35 = 14 + 250/35 = 264/35 - So, 2/5 + 50/7 = 264/35
In mixed form: 719/35
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