Add 35/3 and 2/50
1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 2/50
35/3 + 2/50 is 878/75.
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,
35/3 = 35 × 50/3 × 50 = 1750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/150 + 6/150 = 1750 + 6/150 = 1756/150 - 1756/150 simplified gives 878/75
- So, 35/3 + 2/50 = 878/75
In mixed form: 1153/75
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