Add 20/2 and 49/75
1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 49/75
20/2 + 49/75 is 799/75.
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,
20/2 = 20 × 75/2 × 75 = 1500/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
49/75 = 49 × 2/75 × 2 = 98/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/150 + 98/150 = 1500 + 98/150 = 1598/150 - 1598/150 simplified gives 799/75
- So, 20/2 + 49/75 = 799/75
In mixed form: 1049/75
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