Add 2/75 and 50/6
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 8 2/6
2/75 + 50/6 is 209/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150 - Add the two like fractions:
4/150 + 1250/150 = 4 + 1250/150 = 1254/150 - 1254/150 simplified gives 209/25
- So, 2/75 + 50/6 = 209/25
In mixed form: 89/25
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