Add 36/7 and 6/50, Solve 5 1/7 + 6/50 as a fraction

Add 36/7 and 6/50

1^st number: 5 1/7, 2^nd number: 6/50

36/7 + 6/50 is 921/175.

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,
36/7 = 36 × 50/7 × 50 = 1800/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350
Add the two like fractions:
1800/350 + 42/350 = 1800 + 42/350 = 1842/350
1842/350 simplified gives 921/175
So, 36/7 + 6/50 = 921/175
In mixed form: 546/175

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