Add 5/3 and 50/25, Solve 1 2/3 + 2 0/25 as a fraction

Add 5/3 and 50/25

1^st number: 1 2/3, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

5/3 + 50/25 is 11/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
5/3 = 5 × 25/3 × 25 = 125/75
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
50/25 = 50 × 3/25 × 3 = 150/75
Add the two like fractions:
125/75 + 150/75 = 125 + 150/75 = 275/75
275/75 simplified gives 11/3
So, 5/3 + 50/25 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3

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