Add 30/5 and 50/7, Solve 6 0/5 + 7 1/7 as a fraction

Add 30/5 and 50/7

1^st number: 6 0/5, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

30/5 + 50/7 is 92/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 7 is 35

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
30/5 = 30 × 7/5 × 7 = 210/35
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 5 = 35,
50/7 = 50 × 5/7 × 5 = 250/35
Add the two like fractions:
210/35 + 250/35 = 210 + 250/35 = 460/35
460/35 simplified gives 92/7
So, 30/5 + 50/7 = 92/7
In mixed form: 131/7

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