Add 20/7 and 10/50
1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 10/50
20/7 + 10/50 is 107/35.
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,
20/7 = 20 × 50/7 × 50 = 1000/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/350 + 70/350 = 1000 + 70/350 = 1070/350 - 1070/350 simplified gives 107/35
- So, 20/7 + 10/50 = 107/35
In mixed form: 32/35
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