Add 8/7 and 2/50, Solve 1 1/7 + 2/50 as a fraction

Add 8/7 and 2/50

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

8/7 + 2/50 is 207/175.

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,
8/7 = 8 × 50/7 × 50 = 400/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350
Add the two like fractions:
400/350 + 14/350 = 400 + 14/350 = 414/350
414/350 simplified gives 207/175
So, 8/7 + 2/50 = 207/175
In mixed form: 132/175

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