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Add 35/3 and 7/50

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 7/50

35/3 + 7/50 is 1771/150.

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,
    35/3 = 35 × 50/3 × 50 = 1750/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/150 + 21/150 = 1750 + 21/150 = 1771/150
  5. So, 35/3 + 7/50 = 1771/150
    In mixed form: 11121/150

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