Add 75/50 and 2/6
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 2/6
75/50 + 2/6 is 11/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
2/6 = 2 × 25/6 × 25 = 50/150 - Add the two like fractions:
225/150 + 50/150 = 225 + 50/150 = 275/150 - 275/150 simplified gives 11/6
- So, 75/50 + 2/6 = 11/6
In mixed form: 15/6
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