Add 8/3 and 6/50
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 6/50
83 + 650 is 20975.
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,
83 = 8 × 503 × 50 = 400150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
650 = 6 × 350 × 3 = 18150 - Add the two like fractions:
400150 + 18150 = 400 + 18150 = 418150 - 418/150 simplified gives 20975
- So, 8/3 + 6/50 = 209/75
In mixed form: 25975
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