Add 56/50 and 36/7, Solve 1 6/50 + 5 1/7 as a fraction

Add 56/50 and 36/7

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 5 1/7

56/50 + 36/7 is 1096/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
56/50 = 56 × 7/50 × 7 = 392/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
36/7 = 36 × 50/7 × 50 = 1800/350
Add the two like fractions:
392/350 + 1800/350 = 392 + 1800/350 = 2192/350
2192/350 simplified gives 1096/175
So, 56/50 + 36/7 = 1096/175
In mixed form: 646/175

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