Add 28/75 and 24/50
28/75 + 24/50 is 64/75.
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,
28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
24/50 = 24 × 3/50 × 3 = 72/150 - Add the two like fractions:
56/150 + 72/150 = 56 + 72/150 = 128/150 - 128/150 simplified gives 64/75
- So, 28/75 + 24/50 = 64/75
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