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Add 5/50 and 6/3

1st number: 5/50, 2nd number: 2 0/3

5/50 + 6/3 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 3 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    6/3 = 6 × 50/3 × 50 = 300/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/150 + 300/150 = 15 + 300/150 = 315/150
  5. 315/150 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 5/50 + 6/3 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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