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Add 14/3 and 1/50

1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 1/50

14/3 + 1/50 is 703/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    14/3 = 14 × 50/3 × 50 = 700/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/150 + 3/150 = 700 + 3/150 = 703/150
  5. So, 14/3 + 1/50 = 703/150
    In mixed form: 4103/150

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