Add 40/3 and 10/50
1st number: 13 1/3, 2nd number: 10/50
40/3 + 10/50 is 203/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
40/3 = 40 × 50/3 × 50 = 2000/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
10/50 = 10 × 3/50 × 3 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/150 + 30/150 = 2000 + 30/150 = 2030/150 - 2030/150 simplified gives 203/15
- So, 40/3 + 10/50 = 203/15
In mixed form: 138/15
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