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Add 60/50 and 90/7

1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 12 6/7

60/50 + 90/7 is 492/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    60/50 = 60 × 7/50 × 7 = 420/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    90/7 = 90 × 50/7 × 50 = 4500/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/350 + 4500/350 = 420 + 4500/350 = 4920/350
  5. 4920/350 simplified gives 492/35
  6. So, 60/50 + 90/7 = 492/35
    In mixed form: 142/35

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