Add 50/3 and 6/45
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 6/45
50/3 + 6/45 is 84/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
50/3 = 50 × 15/3 × 15 = 750/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
6/45 = 6 × 1/45 × 1 = 6/45 - Add the two like fractions:
750/45 + 6/45 = 750 + 6/45 = 756/45 - 756/45 simplified gives 84/5
- So, 50/3 + 6/45 = 84/5
In mixed form: 164/5
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