Add 28/3 and 12/50, Solve 9 1/3 + 12/50 as a fraction

Add 28/3 and 12/50

1^st number: 9 1/3, 2^nd number: 12/50

28/3 + 12/50 is 718/75.

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,
28/3 = 28 × 50/3 × 50 = 1400/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150
Add the two like fractions:
1400/150 + 36/150 = 1400 + 36/150 = 1436/150
1436/150 simplified gives 718/75
So, 28/3 + 12/50 = 718/75
In mixed form: 943/75

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