Add 4/50 and 7/3
1st number: 4/50, 2nd number: 2 1/3
4/50 + 7/3 is 181/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/3 = 7 × 50/3 × 50 = 350/150 - Add the two like fractions:
12/150 + 350/150 = 12 + 350/150 = 362/150 - 362/150 simplified gives 181/75
- So, 4/50 + 7/3 = 181/75
In mixed form: 231/75
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