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Add 5/7 and 5/50

5/7 + 5/50 is 57/70.

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,
    5/7 = 5 × 50/7 × 50 = 250/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    5/50 = 5 × 7/50 × 7 = 35/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/350 + 35/350 = 250 + 35/350 = 285/350
  5. 285/350 simplified gives 57/70
  6. So, 5/7 + 5/50 = 57/70

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