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Add 8/3 and 48/50

1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 48/50

8/3 + 48/50 is 272/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    8/3 = 8 × 50/3 × 50 = 400/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/150 + 144/150 = 400 + 144/150 = 544/150
  5. 544/150 simplified gives 272/75
  6. So, 8/3 + 48/50 = 272/75
    In mixed form: 347/75

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