Add 1/6 and 75/50
1st number: 1/6, 2nd number: 1 25/50
1/6 + 75/50 is 5/3.
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,
1/6 = 1 × 25/6 × 25 = 25/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150 - Add the two like fractions:
25/150 + 225/150 = 25 + 225/150 = 250/150 - 250/150 simplified gives 5/3
- So, 1/6 + 75/50 = 5/3
In mixed form: 12/3
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