Add 50/3 and 75/5
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 15 0/5
50/3 + 75/5 is 95/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 5 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
50/3 = 50 × 5/3 × 5 = 250/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 3 = 15,
75/5 = 75 × 3/5 × 3 = 225/15 - Add the two like fractions:
250/15 + 225/15 = 250 + 225/15 = 475/15 - 475/15 simplified gives 95/3
- So, 50/3 + 75/5 = 95/3
In mixed form: 312/3
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