Add 8/3 and 35/50, Solve 2 2/3 + 35/50 as a fraction

Add 8/3 and 35/50

1^st number: 2 2/3, 2^nd number: 35/50

8/3 + 35/50 is 101/30.

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,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
Add the two like fractions:
400/150 + 105/150 = 400 + 105/150 = 505/150
505/150 simplified gives 101/30
So, 8/3 + 35/50 = 101/30
In mixed form: 311/30

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