Add 3/75 and 6/50
3/75 + 6/50 is 4/25.
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,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
6/150 + 18/150 = 6 + 18/150 = 24/150 - 24/150 simplified gives 4/25
- So, 3/75 + 6/50 = 4/25
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