Add 25/3 and 75/50
1st number: 8 1/3, 2nd number: 1 25/50
25/3 + 75/50 is 59/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
25/3 = 25 × 50/3 × 50 = 1250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/150 + 225/150 = 1250 + 225/150 = 1475/150 - 1475/150 simplified gives 59/6
- So, 25/3 + 75/50 = 59/6
In mixed form: 95/6
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