Add 25/7 and 5/50, Solve 3 4/7 + 5/50 as a fraction

Add 25/7 and 5/50

1^st number: 3 4/7, 2^nd number: 5/50

25/7 + 5/50 is 257/70.

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,
25/7 = 25 × 50/7 × 50 = 1250/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
Add the two like fractions:
1250/350 + 35/350 = 1250 + 35/350 = 1285/350
1285/350 simplified gives 257/70
So, 25/7 + 5/50 = 257/70
In mixed form: 347/70

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