Add 2/75 and 7/50
2/75 + 7/50 is 1/6.
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,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150 - Add the two like fractions:
4/150 + 21/150 = 4 + 21/150 = 25/150 - 25/150 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 2/75 + 7/50 = 1/6
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