Add 35/50 and 48/75
35/50 + 48/75 is 67/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
48/75 = 48 × 2/75 × 2 = 96/150 - Add the two like fractions:
105/150 + 96/150 = 105 + 96/150 = 201/150 - 201/150 simplified gives 67/50
- So, 35/50 + 48/75 = 67/50
In mixed form: 117/50
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