Add 50/7 and 6/27, Solve 7 1/7 + 6/27 as a fraction

Add 50/7 and 6/27

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 6/27

50/7 + 6/27 is 464/63.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 27 is 189

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 27 = 189,
50/7 = 50 × 27/7 × 27 = 1350/189
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
6/27 = 6 × 7/27 × 7 = 42/189
Add the two like fractions:
1350/189 + 42/189 = 1350 + 42/189 = 1392/189
1392/189 simplified gives 464/63
So, 50/7 + 6/27 = 464/63
In mixed form: 723/63

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