Add 50/3 and 2/49, Solve 16 2/3 + 2/49 as a fraction

Add 50/3 and 2/49

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 2/49

50/3 + 2/49 is 2456/147.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
50/3 = 50 × 49/3 × 49 = 2450/147
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
2/49 = 2 × 3/49 × 3 = 6/147
Add the two like fractions:
2450/147 + 6/147 = 2450 + 6/147 = 2456/147
So, 50/3 + 2/49 = 2456/147
In mixed form: 16104/147

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