Add 50/3 and 4/18, Solve 16 2/3 + 4/18 as a fraction

Add 50/3 and 4/18

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 4/18

50/3 + 4/18 is 152/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 18 is 18

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
50/3 = 50 × 6/3 × 6 = 300/18
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
4/18 = 4 × 1/18 × 1 = 4/18
Add the two like fractions:
300/18 + 4/18 = 300 + 4/18 = 304/18
304/18 simplified gives 152/9
So, 50/3 + 4/18 = 152/9
In mixed form: 168/9

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