Add 20/3 and 1/50
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 1/50
20/3 + 1/50 is 1003/150.
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,
20/3 = 20 × 50/3 × 50 = 1000/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/150 + 3/150 = 1000 + 3/150 = 1003/150 - So, 20/3 + 1/50 = 1003/150
In mixed form: 6103/150
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