Add 7/3 and 64/50
1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 1 14/50
7/3 + 64/50 is 271/75.
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,
64/50 = 64 × 3/50 × 3 = 192/150 - Add the two like fractions:
350/150 + 192/150 = 350 + 192/150 = 542/150 - 542/150 simplified gives 271/75
- So, 7/3 + 64/50 = 271/75
In mixed form: 346/75
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