Add 8/50 and 12/7, Solve 8/50 + 1 5/7 as a fraction

Add 8/50 and 12/7

1^st number: 8/50, 2^nd number: 1 5/7

8/50 + 12/7 is 328/175.

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,
8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
12/7 = 12 × 50/7 × 50 = 600/350
Add the two like fractions:
56/350 + 600/350 = 56 + 600/350 = 656/350
656/350 simplified gives 328/175
So, 8/50 + 12/7 = 328/175
In mixed form: 1153/175

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