Add 50/7 and 28/80, Solve 7 1/7 + 28/80 as a fraction

Add 50/7 and 28/80

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 28/80

50/7 + 28/80 is 1049/140.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 80 is 560

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 80 = 560,
50/7 = 50 × 80/7 × 80 = 4000/560
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
28/80 = 28 × 7/80 × 7 = 196/560
Add the two like fractions:
4000/560 + 196/560 = 4000 + 196/560 = 4196/560
4196/560 simplified gives 1049/140
So, 50/7 + 28/80 = 1049/140
In mixed form: 769/140

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