Add 48/50 and 2/75
48/50 + 2/75 is 74/75.
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,
48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Add the two like fractions:
144/150 + 4/150 = 144 + 4/150 = 148/150 - 148/150 simplified gives 74/75
- So, 48/50 + 2/75 = 74/75
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