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Add 50/25 and 40/7

1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 5 5/7

50/25 + 40/7 is 54/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    50/25 = 50 × 7/25 × 7 = 350/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    40/7 = 40 × 25/7 × 25 = 1000/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/175 + 1000/175 = 350 + 1000/175 = 1350/175
  5. 1350/175 simplified gives 54/7
  6. So, 50/25 + 40/7 = 54/7
    In mixed form: 75/7

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