Add 2/50 and 28/3, Solve 2/50 + 9 1/3 as a fraction

Add 2/50 and 28/3

1^st number: 2/50, 2^nd number: 9 1/3

2/50 + 28/3 is 703/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
28/3 = 28 × 50/3 × 50 = 1400/150
Add the two like fractions:
6/150 + 1400/150 = 6 + 1400/150 = 1406/150
1406/150 simplified gives 703/75
So, 2/50 + 28/3 = 703/75
In mixed form: 928/75

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