Add 2/75 and 32/50
2/75 + 32/50 is 2/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
32/50 = 32 × 3/50 × 3 = 96/150 - Add the two like fractions:
4/150 + 96/150 = 4 + 96/150 = 100/150 - 100/150 simplified gives 2/3
- So, 2/75 + 32/50 = 2/3
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