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Add 50/7 and 16/20

1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 16/20

50/7 + 16/20 is 278/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    50/7 = 50 × 20/7 × 20 = 1000/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1000/140 + 112/140 = 1000 + 112/140 = 1112/140
  5. 1112/140 simplified gives 278/35
  6. So, 50/7 + 16/20 = 278/35
    In mixed form: 733/35

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