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Add 50/75 and 5/7

50/75 + 5/7 is 29/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 7 is 525

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    50/75 = 50 × 7/75 × 7 = 350/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 75 = 525,
    5/7 = 5 × 75/7 × 75 = 375/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/525 + 375/525 = 350 + 375/525 = 725/525
  5. 725/525 simplified gives 29/21
  6. So, 50/75 + 5/7 = 29/21
    In mixed form: 18/21

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