Add 8/3 and 50/35
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 1 15/35
8/3 + 50/35 is 86/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 35 is 105
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 105 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 35 = 105,
8/3 = 8 × 35/3 × 35 = 280/105 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 3 = 105,
50/35 = 50 × 3/35 × 3 = 150/105 - Add the two like fractions:
280/105 + 150/105 = 280 + 150/105 = 430/105 - 430/105 simplified gives 86/21
- So, 8/3 + 50/35 = 86/21
In mixed form: 42/21
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