Add 35/3 and 3/50, Solve 11 2/3 + 3/50 as a fraction

Add 35/3 and 3/50

1^st number: 11 2/3, 2^nd number: 3/50

35/3 + 3/50 is 1759/150.

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,
3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150
Add the two like fractions:
1750/150 + 9/150 = 1750 + 9/150 = 1759/150
So, 35/3 + 3/50 = 1759/150
In mixed form: 11109/150

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