Add 8/3 and 25/50
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 25/50
8/3 + 25/50 is 19/6.
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,
25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
400/150 + 75/150 = 400 + 75/150 = 475/150 - 475/150 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 8/3 + 25/50 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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