Add 40/2 and 50/75
1st number: 20 0/2, 2nd number: 50/75
40/2 + 50/75 is 62/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
40/2 = 40 × 75/2 × 75 = 3000/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
3000/150 + 100/150 = 3000 + 100/150 = 3100/150 - 3100/150 simplified gives 62/3
- So, 40/2 + 50/75 = 62/3
In mixed form: 202/3
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