Add 15/2 and 50/75
1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 50/75
15/2 + 50/75 is 49/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
15/2 = 15 × 75/2 × 75 = 1125/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/150 + 100/150 = 1125 + 100/150 = 1225/150 - 1225/150 simplified gives 49/6
- So, 15/2 + 50/75 = 49/6
In mixed form: 81/6
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