Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 49/10 and 3/75

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 3/75

49/10 + 3/75 is 247/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    49/10 = 49 × 15/10 × 15 = 735/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/150 + 6/150 = 735 + 6/150 = 741/150
  5. 741/150 simplified gives 247/50
  6. So, 49/10 + 3/75 = 247/50
    In mixed form: 447/50

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com