Add 4/6 and 6/50
4/6 + 6/50 is 59/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
100/150 + 18/150 = 100 + 18/150 = 118/150 - 118/150 simplified gives 59/75
- So, 4/6 + 6/50 = 59/75
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