Add 75/7 and 10/50
1st number: 10 5/7, 2nd number: 10/50
75/7 + 10/50 is 382/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
75/7 = 75 × 50/7 × 50 = 3750/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/350 + 70/350 = 3750 + 70/350 = 3820/350 - 3820/350 simplified gives 382/35
- So, 75/7 + 10/50 = 382/35
In mixed form: 1032/35
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