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