Add 5/3 and 4/50
1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 4/50
53 + 450 is 13175.
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,
53 = 5 × 503 × 50 = 250150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
450 = 4 × 350 × 3 = 12150 - Add the two like fractions:
250150 + 12150 = 250 + 12150 = 262150 - 262/150 simplified gives 13175
- So, 5/3 + 4/50 = 131/75
In mixed form: 15675
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