Add 30/3 and 3/50, Solve 10 0/3 + 3/50 as a fraction

Add 30/3 and 3/50

1^st number: 10 0/3, 2^nd number: 3/50

30/3 + 3/50 is 503/50.

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,
30/3 = 30 × 50/3 × 50 = 1500/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150
Add the two like fractions:
1500/150 + 9/150 = 1500 + 9/150 = 1509/150
1509/150 simplified gives 503/50
So, 30/3 + 3/50 = 503/50
In mixed form: 103/50

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