Add 6/3 and 7/50, Solve 2 0/3 + 7/50 as a fraction

Add 6/3 and 7/50

1^st number: 2 0/3, 2^nd number: 7/50

6/3 + 7/50 is 107/50.

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,
6/3 = 6 × 50/3 × 50 = 300/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150
Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 21/150 = 300 + 21/150 = 321/150
321/150 simplified gives 107/50
So, 6/3 + 7/50 = 107/50
In mixed form: 27/50

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