Add 50/3 and 42/6
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 7 0/6
50/3 + 42/6 is 71/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 6 is 6
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
50/3 = 50 × 2/3 × 2 = 100/6 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 1 = 6,
42/6 = 42 × 1/6 × 1 = 42/6 - Add the two like fractions:
100/6 + 42/6 = 100 + 42/6 = 142/6 - 142/6 simplified gives 71/3
- So, 50/3 + 42/6 = 71/3
In mixed form: 232/3
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