Add 50/7 and 14/30, Solve 7 1/7 + 14/30 as a fraction

Add 50/7 and 14/30

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 14/30

50/7 + 14/30 is 799/105.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
50/7 = 50 × 30/7 × 30 = 1500/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
Add the two like fractions:
1500/210 + 98/210 = 1500 + 98/210 = 1598/210
1598/210 simplified gives 799/105
So, 50/7 + 14/30 = 799/105
In mixed form: 764/105

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