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Add 2/3 and 1/50

2/3 + 1/50 is 103/150.

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,
    2/3 = 2 × 50/3 × 50 = 100/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/150 + 3/150 = 100 + 3/150 = 103/150
  5. So, 2/3 + 1/50 = 103/150

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