Add 5/75 and 2/50
5/75 + 2/50 is 8/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
5/75 = 5 × 2/75 × 2 = 10/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
10/150 + 6/150 = 10 + 6/150 = 16/150 - 16/150 simplified gives 8/75
- So, 5/75 + 2/50 = 8/75
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