Add 1/50 and 9/75
1/50 + 9/75 is 7/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
1/50 = 1 × 3/50 × 3 = 3/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
3/150 + 18/150 = 3 + 18/150 = 21/150 - 21/150 simplified gives 7/50
- So, 1/50 + 9/75 = 7/50
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