Add 1/6 and 49/75
1/6 + 49/75 is 41/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
49/75 = 49 × 2/75 × 2 = 98/150 - Add the two like fractions:
25/150 + 98/150 = 25 + 98/150 = 123/150 - 123/150 simplified gives 41/50
- So, 1/6 + 49/75 = 41/50
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