Add 50/7 and 4/32, Solve 7 1/7 + 4/32 as a fraction

Add 50/7 and 4/32

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 4/32

50/7 + 4/32 is 407/56.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 32 is 224

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 32 = 224,
50/7 = 50 × 32/7 × 32 = 1600/224
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
4/32 = 4 × 7/32 × 7 = 28/224
Add the two like fractions:
1600/224 + 28/224 = 1600 + 28/224 = 1628/224
1628/224 simplified gives 407/56
So, 50/7 + 4/32 = 407/56
In mixed form: 715/56

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