Add 50/7 and 28/36, Solve 7 1/7 + 28/36 as a fraction

Add 50/7 and 28/36

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 28/36

50/7 + 28/36 is 499/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 36 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 36 = 252,
50/7 = 50 × 36/7 × 36 = 1800/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
28/36 = 28 × 7/36 × 7 = 196/252
Add the two like fractions:
1800/252 + 196/252 = 1800 + 196/252 = 1996/252
1996/252 simplified gives 499/63
So, 50/7 + 28/36 = 499/63
In mixed form: 758/63

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