Add 8/3 and 12/50
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 12/50
8/3 + 12/50 is 218/75.
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,
8/3 = 8 × 50/3 × 50 = 400/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
400/150 + 36/150 = 400 + 36/150 = 436/150 - 436/150 simplified gives 218/75
- So, 8/3 + 12/50 = 218/75
In mixed form: 268/75
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