Add 20/7 and 27/50, Solve 2 6/7 + 27/50 as a fraction

Add 20/7 and 27/50

1^st number: 2 6/7, 2^nd number: 27/50

20/7 + 27/50 is 1189/350.

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,
27/50 = 27 × 7/50 × 7 = 189/350
Add the two like fractions:
1000/350 + 189/350 = 1000 + 189/350 = 1189/350
So, 20/7 + 27/50 = 1189/350
In mixed form: 3139/350

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