Add 45/75 and 50/4
1st number: 45/75, 2nd number: 12 2/4
45/75 + 50/4 is 131/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 4 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
50/4 = 50 × 75/4 × 75 = 3750/300 - Add the two like fractions:
180/300 + 3750/300 = 180 + 3750/300 = 3930/300 - 3930/300 simplified gives 131/10
- So, 45/75 + 50/4 = 131/10
In mixed form: 131/10
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