Add 6/50 and 20/7, Solve 6/50 + 2 6/7 as a fraction

Add 6/50 and 20/7

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

6/50 + 20/7 is 521/175.

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,
6/50 = 6 × 7/50 × 7 = 42/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
20/7 = 20 × 50/7 × 50 = 1000/350
Add the two like fractions:
42/350 + 1000/350 = 42 + 1000/350 = 1042/350
1042/350 simplified gives 521/175
So, 6/50 + 20/7 = 521/175
In mixed form: 2171/175

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