Add 9/3 and 60/50, Solve 3 0/3 + 1 10/50 as a fraction

Add 9/3 and 60/50

1^st number: 3 0/3, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

9/3 + 60/50 is 21/5.

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,
9/3 = 9 × 50/3 × 50 = 450/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
60/50 = 60 × 3/50 × 3 = 180/150
Add the two like fractions:
450/150 + 180/150 = 450 + 180/150 = 630/150
630/150 simplified gives 21/5
So, 9/3 + 60/50 = 21/5
In mixed form: 41/5

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