Add 42/3 and 3/50
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 3/50
42/3 + 3/50 is 703/50.
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,
42/3 = 42 × 50/3 × 50 = 2100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/150 + 9/150 = 2100 + 9/150 = 2109/150 - 2109/150 simplified gives 703/50
- So, 42/3 + 3/50 = 703/50
In mixed form: 143/50
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