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Add 30/7 and 30/50

1st number: 4 2/7, 2nd number: 30/50

30/7 + 30/50 is 171/35.

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,
    30/7 = 30 × 50/7 × 50 = 1500/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/350 + 210/350 = 1500 + 210/350 = 1710/350
  5. 1710/350 simplified gives 171/35
  6. So, 30/7 + 30/50 = 171/35
    In mixed form: 431/35

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