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Add 50/7 and 18/30

1st number: 7 1/7, 2nd number: 18/30

50/7 + 18/30 is 271/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 30 = 210,
    50/7 = 50 × 30/7 × 30 = 1500/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    18/30 = 18 × 7/30 × 7 = 126/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1500/210 + 126/210 = 1500 + 126/210 = 1626/210
  5. 1626/210 simplified gives 271/35
  6. So, 50/7 + 18/30 = 271/35
    In mixed form: 726/35

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