Add 50/30 and 2/7, Solve 1 20/30 + 2/7 as a fraction

Add 50/30 and 2/7

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 2/7

50/30 + 2/7 is 41/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 7 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
50/30 = 50 × 7/30 × 7 = 350/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
2/7 = 2 × 30/7 × 30 = 60/210
Add the two like fractions:
350/210 + 60/210 = 350 + 60/210 = 410/210
410/210 simplified gives 41/21
So, 50/30 + 2/7 = 41/21
In mixed form: 120/21

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