Add 7/3 and 8/50
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 8/50
7/3 + 8/50 is 187/75.
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,
7/3 = 7 × 50/3 × 50 = 350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150 - Add the two like fractions:
350/150 + 24/150 = 350 + 24/150 = 374/150 - 374/150 simplified gives 187/75
- So, 7/3 + 8/50 = 187/75
In mixed form: 237/75
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