Add 50/7 and 3/24, Solve 7 1/7 + 3/24 as a fraction

Add 50/7 and 3/24

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 3/24

50/7 + 3/24 is 407/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
50/7 = 50 × 24/7 × 24 = 1200/168
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
3/24 = 3 × 7/24 × 7 = 21/168
Add the two like fractions:
1200/168 + 21/168 = 1200 + 21/168 = 1221/168
1221/168 simplified gives 407/56
So, 50/7 + 3/24 = 407/56
In mixed form: 715/56

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