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Add 56/7 and 10/50

1st number: 8 0/7, 2nd number: 10/50

56/7 + 10/50 is 41/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    56/7 = 56 × 50/7 × 50 = 2800/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2800/350 + 70/350 = 2800 + 70/350 = 2870/350
  5. 2870/350 simplified gives 41/5
  6. So, 56/7 + 10/50 = 41/5
    In mixed form: 81/5

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