Add 2/7 and 4/50
2/7 + 4/50 is 64/175.
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,
2/7 = 2 × 50/7 × 50 = 100/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
4/50 = 4 × 7/50 × 7 = 28/350 - Add the two like fractions:
100/350 + 28/350 = 100 + 28/350 = 128/350 - 128/350 simplified gives 64/175
- So, 2/7 + 4/50 = 64/175
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