Add 49/50 and 3/75
49/50 + 3/75 is 51/50.
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,
49/50 = 49 × 3/50 × 3 = 147/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
147/150 + 6/150 = 147 + 6/150 = 153/150 - 153/150 simplified gives 51/50
- So, 49/50 + 3/75 = 51/50
In mixed form: 11/50
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