Add 30/7 and 10/50, Solve 4 2/7 + 10/50 as a fraction

Add 30/7 and 10/50

1^st number: 4 2/7, 2^nd number: 10/50

30/7 + 10/50 is 157/35.

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,
30/7 = 30 × 50/7 × 50 = 1500/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350
Add the two like fractions:
1500/350 + 70/350 = 1500 + 70/350 = 1570/350
1570/350 simplified gives 157/35
So, 30/7 + 10/50 = 157/35
In mixed form: 417/35

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