Add 20/3 and 18/50
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 18/50
20/3 + 18/50 is 527/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
20/3 = 20 × 50/3 × 50 = 1000/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
18/50 = 18 × 3/50 × 3 = 54/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/150 + 54/150 = 1000 + 54/150 = 1054/150 - 1054/150 simplified gives 527/75
- So, 20/3 + 18/50 = 527/75
In mixed form: 72/75
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