Add 7/50 and 9/3
1st number: 7/50, 2nd number: 3 0/3
7/50 + 9/3 is 157/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
9/3 = 9 × 50/3 × 50 = 450/150 - Add the two like fractions:
21/150 + 450/150 = 21 + 450/150 = 471/150 - 471/150 simplified gives 157/50
- So, 7/50 + 9/3 = 157/50
In mixed form: 37/50
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