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Add 90/3 and 3/50

1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 3/50

90/3 + 3/50 is 1503/50.

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,
    90/3 = 90 × 50/3 × 50 = 4500/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    3/50 = 3 × 3/50 × 3 = 9/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4500/150 + 9/150 = 4500 + 9/150 = 4509/150
  5. 4509/150 simplified gives 1503/50
  6. So, 90/3 + 3/50 = 1503/50
    In mixed form: 303/50

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