Add 50/25 and 16/7, Solve 2 0/25 + 2 2/7 as a fraction

Add 50/25 and 16/7

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 2 2/7

50/25 + 16/7 is 30/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
50/25 = 50 × 7/25 × 7 = 350/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
16/7 = 16 × 25/7 × 25 = 400/175
Add the two like fractions:
350/175 + 400/175 = 350 + 400/175 = 750/175
750/175 simplified gives 30/7
So, 50/25 + 16/7 = 30/7
In mixed form: 42/7

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