Add 50/75 and 80/35, Solve 50/75 + 2 10/35 as a fraction

Add 50/75 and 80/35

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 2 10/35

50/75 + 80/35 is 62/21.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 35 is 525

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
50/75 = 50 × 7/75 × 7 = 350/525
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
80/35 = 80 × 15/35 × 15 = 1200/525
Add the two like fractions:
350/525 + 1200/525 = 350 + 1200/525 = 1550/525
1550/525 simplified gives 62/21
So, 50/75 + 80/35 = 62/21
In mixed form: 220/21

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