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Add 25/3 and 30/50

1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 30/50

25/3 + 30/50 is 134/15.

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,
    25/3 = 25 × 50/3 × 50 = 1250/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/150 + 90/150 = 1250 + 90/150 = 1340/150
  5. 1340/150 simplified gives 134/15
  6. So, 25/3 + 30/50 = 134/15
    In mixed form: 814/15

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