Add 3/50 and 56/7, Solve 3/50 + 8 0/7 as a fraction

Add 3/50 and 56/7

1^st number: 3/50, 2^nd number: 8 0/7

3/50 + 56/7 is 403/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
56/7 = 56 × 50/7 × 50 = 2800/350
Add the two like fractions:
21/350 + 2800/350 = 21 + 2800/350 = 2821/350
2821/350 simplified gives 403/50
So, 3/50 + 56/7 = 403/50
In mixed form: 83/50

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