Add 40/3 and 30/50, Solve 13 1/3 + 30/50 as a fraction

Add 40/3 and 30/50

1^st number: 13 1/3, 2^nd number: 30/50

40/3 + 30/50 is 209/15.

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,
30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
Add the two like fractions:
2000/150 + 90/150 = 2000 + 90/150 = 2090/150
2090/150 simplified gives 209/15
So, 40/3 + 30/50 = 209/15
In mixed form: 1314/15

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