Add 60/50 and 30/14, Solve 1 10/50 + 2 2/14 as a fraction

Add 60/50 and 30/14

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 2 2/14

60/50 + 30/14 is 117/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
60/50 = 60 × 7/50 × 7 = 420/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
30/14 = 30 × 25/14 × 25 = 750/350
Add the two like fractions:
420/350 + 750/350 = 420 + 750/350 = 1170/350
1170/350 simplified gives 117/35
So, 60/50 + 30/14 = 117/35
In mixed form: 312/35

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