Add 25/75 and 30/50
25/75 + 30/50 is 14/15.
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,
25/75 = 25 × 2/75 × 2 = 50/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
30/50 = 30 × 3/50 × 3 = 90/150 - Add the two like fractions:
50/150 + 90/150 = 50 + 90/150 = 140/150 - 140/150 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 25/75 + 30/50 = 14/15
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