Add 2/75 and 50/36
1st number: 2/75, 2nd number: 1 14/36
2/75 + 50/36 is 637/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 12 = 900,
2/75 = 2 × 12/75 × 12 = 24/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
50/36 = 50 × 25/36 × 25 = 1250/900 - Add the two like fractions:
24/900 + 1250/900 = 24 + 1250/900 = 1274/900 - 1274/900 simplified gives 637/450
- So, 2/75 + 50/36 = 637/450
In mixed form: 1187/450
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