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Add 5/7 and 8/50

5/7 + 8/50 is 153/175.

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,
    8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/350 + 56/350 = 250 + 56/350 = 306/350
  5. 306/350 simplified gives 153/175
  6. So, 5/7 + 8/50 = 153/175

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