Add 5/3 and 30/50, Solve 1 2/3 + 30/50 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 30/50

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

5/3 + 30/50 is 34/15.

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,
5/3 = 5 × 50/3 × 50 = 250/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150
Add the two like fractions:
250/150 + 90/150 = 250 + 90/150 = 340/150
340/150 simplified gives 34/15
So, 5/3 + 30/50 = 34/15
In mixed form: 24/15

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