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Add 50/2 and 45/7

1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 6 3/7

50/2 + 45/7 is 220/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 7 is 14

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 14
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 7 = 14,
    50/2 = 50 × 7/2 × 7 = 350/14
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 2 = 14,
    45/7 = 45 × 2/7 × 2 = 90/14
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/14 + 90/14 = 350 + 90/14 = 440/14
  5. 440/14 simplified gives 220/7
  6. So, 50/2 + 45/7 = 220/7
    In mixed form: 313/7

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