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Add 45/7 and 5/50

1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 5/50

45/7 + 5/50 is 457/70.

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,
    45/7 = 45 × 50/7 × 50 = 2250/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/350 + 35/350 = 2250 + 35/350 = 2285/350
  5. 2285/350 simplified gives 457/70
  6. So, 45/7 + 5/50 = 457/70
    In mixed form: 637/70

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