Add 50/3 and 75/80
1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 75/80
50/3 + 75/80 is 845/48.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 80 is 240
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 80 = 240,
50/3 = 50 × 80/3 × 80 = 4000/240 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
75/80 = 75 × 3/80 × 3 = 225/240 - Add the two like fractions:
4000/240 + 225/240 = 4000 + 225/240 = 4225/240 - 4225/240 simplified gives 845/48
- So, 50/3 + 75/80 = 845/48
In mixed form: 1729/48
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