Add 8/3 and 9/50
1st number: 2 2/3, 2nd number: 9/50
83 + 950 is 427150.
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,
950 = 9 × 350 × 3 = 27150 - Add the two like fractions:
400150 + 27150 = 400 + 27150 = 427150 - So, 8/3 + 9/50 = 427/150
In mixed form: 2127150
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