Add 8/50 and 63/7, Solve 8/50 + 9 0/7 as a fraction

Add 8/50 and 63/7

1^st number: 8/50, 2^nd number: 9 0/7

8/50 + 63/7 is 229/25.

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,
63/7 = 63 × 50/7 × 50 = 3150/350
Add the two like fractions:
56/350 + 3150/350 = 56 + 3150/350 = 3206/350
3206/350 simplified gives 229/25
So, 8/50 + 63/7 = 229/25
In mixed form: 94/25

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