Add 56/3 and 2/50, Solve 18 2/3 + 2/50 as a fraction

Add 56/3 and 2/50

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 2/50

56/3 + 2/50 is 1403/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
56/3 = 56 × 50/3 × 50 = 2800/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150
Add the two like fractions:
2800/150 + 6/150 = 2800 + 6/150 = 2806/150
2806/150 simplified gives 1403/75
So, 56/3 + 2/50 = 1403/75
In mixed form: 1853/75

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