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

Add 50/7 and 3/50

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 3/50

50/7 + 3/50 is 2521/350.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
50/7 = 50 × 50/7 × 50 = 2500/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350
Add the two like fractions:
2500/350 + 21/350 = 2500 + 21/350 = 2521/350
So, 50/7 + 3/50 = 2521/350
In mixed form: 771/350

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