Add 5/50 and 42/7, Solve 5/50 + 6 0/7 as a fraction

Add 5/50 and 42/7

1^st number: 5/50, 2^nd number: 6 0/7

5/50 + 42/7 is 61/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
42/7 = 42 × 50/7 × 50 = 2100/350
Add the two like fractions:
35/350 + 2100/350 = 35 + 2100/350 = 2135/350
2135/350 simplified gives 61/10
So, 5/50 + 42/7 = 61/10
In mixed form: 61/10

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