Add 30/8 and 50/75
1st number: 3 6/8, 2nd number: 50/75
30/8 + 50/75 is 53/12.
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,
30/8 = 30 × 75/8 × 75 = 2250/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
50/75 = 50 × 8/75 × 8 = 400/600 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/600 + 400/600 = 2250 + 400/600 = 2650/600 - 2650/600 simplified gives 53/12
- So, 30/8 + 50/75 = 53/12
In mixed form: 45/12
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