Add 50/5 and 14/49, Solve 10 0/5 + 14/49 as a fraction

Add 50/5 and 14/49

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 14/49

50/5 + 14/49 is 72/7.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
50/5 = 50 × 49/5 × 49 = 2450/245
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
14/49 = 14 × 5/49 × 5 = 70/245
Add the two like fractions:
2450/245 + 70/245 = 2450 + 70/245 = 2520/245
2520/245 simplified gives 72/7
So, 50/5 + 14/49 = 72/7
In mixed form: 102/7

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