Solve 51/2+2/3

$$\frac { 51 } { 2 } + \frac { 2 } { 3 }$$

Evaluate

$$\frac{157}{6}\approx 26.166666667$$

Solution Steps

Least common multiple of 2 and 3 is 6. Convert \frac{51}{2} and \frac{2}{3} to fractions with denominator 6.

$$\frac{153}{6}+\frac{4}{6}$$

Since \frac{153}{6} and \frac{4}{6} have the same denominator, add them by adding their numerators.

$$\frac{153+4}{6}$$

Add 153 and 4 to get 157.

$$\frac{157}{6}$$

Factor

$$\frac{157}{2 \cdot 3} = 26\frac{1}{6} = 26.166666666666668$$