Add 6/50 and 25/7, Solve 6/50 + 3 4/7 as a fraction

Add 6/50 and 25/7

1^st number: 6/50, 2^nd number: 3 4/7

6/50 + 25/7 is 646/175.

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,
25/7 = 25 × 50/7 × 50 = 1250/350
Add the two like fractions:
42/350 + 1250/350 = 42 + 1250/350 = 1292/350
1292/350 simplified gives 646/175
So, 6/50 + 25/7 = 646/175
In mixed form: 3121/175

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