Add 48/75 and 3/6
48/75 + 3/6 is 57/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
48/75 = 48 × 2/75 × 2 = 96/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
96/150 + 75/150 = 96 + 75/150 = 171/150 - 171/150 simplified gives 57/50
- So, 48/75 + 3/6 = 57/50
In mixed form: 17/50
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