Add 50/7 and 8/24, Solve 7 1/7 + 8/24 as a fraction

Add 50/7 and 8/24

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 8/24

50/7 + 8/24 is 157/21.

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,
8/24 = 8 × 7/24 × 7 = 56/168
Add the two like fractions:
1200/168 + 56/168 = 1200 + 56/168 = 1256/168
1256/168 simplified gives 157/21
So, 50/7 + 8/24 = 157/21
In mixed form: 710/21

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