Add 20/8 and 50/75
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 50/75
20/8 + 50/75 is 19/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
20/8 = 20 × 75/8 × 75 = 1500/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/600 + 400/600 = 1500 + 400/600 = 1900/600 - 1900/600 simplified gives 19/6
- So, 20/8 + 50/75 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6
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