Add 4/50 and 5/3, Solve 4/50 + 1 2/3 as a fraction

Add 4/50 and 5/3

1^st number: 4/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/3

4/50 + 5/3 is 131/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
5/3 = 5 × 50/3 × 50 = 250/150
Add the two like fractions:
12/150 + 250/150 = 12 + 250/150 = 262/150
262/150 simplified gives 131/75
So, 4/50 + 5/3 = 131/75
In mixed form: 156/75

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