Add 50/15 and 2/7, Solve 3 5/15 + 2/7 as a fraction

Add 50/15 and 2/7

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 2/7

50/15 + 2/7 is 76/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 7 is 105

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 7 = 105,
50/15 = 50 × 7/15 × 7 = 350/105
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 15 = 105,
2/7 = 2 × 15/7 × 15 = 30/105
Add the two like fractions:
350/105 + 30/105 = 350 + 30/105 = 380/105
380/105 simplified gives 76/21
So, 50/15 + 2/7 = 76/21
In mixed form: 313/21

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