Add 49/3 and 20/50
1st number: 16 1/3, 2nd number: 20/50
49/3 + 20/50 is 251/15.
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,
49/3 = 49 × 50/3 × 50 = 2450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/150 + 60/150 = 2450 + 60/150 = 2510/150 - 2510/150 simplified gives 251/15
- So, 49/3 + 20/50 = 251/15
In mixed form: 1611/15
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