Add 5/50 and 18/75
5/50 + 18/75 is 17/50.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 3/50 × 3 = 15/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
18/75 = 18 × 2/75 × 2 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
15/150 + 36/150 = 15 + 36/150 = 51/150 - 51/150 simplified gives 17/50
- So, 5/50 + 18/75 = 17/50
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