Add 1/75 and 48/50
1/75 + 48/50 is 73/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2/150 + 144/150 = 2 + 144/150 = 146/150 - 146/150 simplified gives 73/75
- So, 1/75 + 48/50 = 73/75
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