Add 42/7 and 28/50, Solve 6 0/7 + 28/50 as a fraction

Add 42/7 and 28/50

1^st number: 6 0/7, 2^nd number: 28/50

42/7 + 28/50 is 164/25.

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,
42/7 = 42 × 50/7 × 50 = 2100/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
28/50 = 28 × 7/50 × 7 = 196/350
Add the two like fractions:
2100/350 + 196/350 = 2100 + 196/350 = 2296/350
2296/350 simplified gives 164/25
So, 42/7 + 28/50 = 164/25
In mixed form: 614/25

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