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Add 20/7 and 30/50

1st number: 2 6/7, 2nd number: 30/50

20/7 + 30/50 is 121/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    20/7 = 20 × 50/7 × 50 = 1000/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/350 + 210/350 = 1000 + 210/350 = 1210/350
  5. 1210/350 simplified gives 121/35
  6. So, 20/7 + 30/50 = 121/35
    In mixed form: 316/35

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