Add 40/7 and 5/50, Solve 5 5/7 + 5/50 as a fraction

Add 40/7 and 5/50

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

40/7 + 5/50 is 407/70.

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,
40/7 = 40 × 50/7 × 50 = 2000/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
Add the two like fractions:
2000/350 + 35/350 = 2000 + 35/350 = 2035/350
2035/350 simplified gives 407/70
So, 40/7 + 5/50 = 407/70
In mixed form: 557/70

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