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Add 35/50 and 8/3

1st number: 35/50, 2nd number: 2 2/3

35/50 + 8/3 is 101/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 3 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    8/3 = 8 × 50/3 × 50 = 400/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/150 + 400/150 = 105 + 400/150 = 505/150
  5. 505/150 simplified gives 101/30
  6. So, 35/50 + 8/3 = 101/30
    In mixed form: 311/30

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