Add 60/3 and 6/50
1st number: 20 0/3, 2nd number: 6/50
60/3 + 6/50 is 503/25.
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,
60/3 = 60 × 50/3 × 50 = 3000/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
3000/150 + 18/150 = 3000 + 18/150 = 3018/150 - 3018/150 simplified gives 503/25
- So, 60/3 + 6/50 = 503/25
In mixed form: 203/25
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