Add 50/7 and 24/40, Solve 7 1/7 + 24/40 as a fraction

Add 50/7 and 24/40

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 24/40

50/7 + 24/40 is 271/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 40 is 280

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 40 = 280,
50/7 = 50 × 40/7 × 40 = 2000/280
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
24/40 = 24 × 7/40 × 7 = 168/280
Add the two like fractions:
2000/280 + 168/280 = 2000 + 168/280 = 2168/280
2168/280 simplified gives 271/35
So, 50/7 + 24/40 = 271/35
In mixed form: 726/35

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