Add 50/8 and 9/7, Solve 6 2/8 + 1 2/7 as a fraction

Add 50/8 and 9/7

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 1 2/7

50/8 + 9/7 is 211/28.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 7 is 56

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
50/8 = 50 × 7/8 × 7 = 350/56
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
9/7 = 9 × 8/7 × 8 = 72/56
Add the two like fractions:
350/56 + 72/56 = 350 + 72/56 = 422/56
422/56 simplified gives 211/28
So, 50/8 + 9/7 = 211/28
In mixed form: 715/28

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