Add 36/25 and 50/7, Solve 1 11/25 + 7 1/7 as a fraction

Add 36/25 and 50/7

1^st number: 1 11/25, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

36/25 + 50/7 is 1502/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
36/25 = 36 × 7/25 × 7 = 252/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
50/7 = 50 × 25/7 × 25 = 1250/175
Add the two like fractions:
252/175 + 1250/175 = 252 + 1250/175 = 1502/175
So, 36/25 + 50/7 = 1502/175
In mixed form: 8102/175

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