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Add 7/3 and 2/50

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

7/3 + 2/50 is 178/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    7/3 = 7 × 50/3 × 50 = 350/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/150 + 6/150 = 350 + 6/150 = 356/150
  5. 356/150 simplified gives 178/75
  6. So, 7/3 + 2/50 = 178/75
    In mixed form: 228/75

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