Add 5/75 and 5/49
5/75 + 5/49 is 124/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
5/75 = 5 × 49/75 × 49 = 245/3675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
5/49 = 5 × 75/49 × 75 = 375/3675 - Add the two like fractions:
245/3675 + 375/3675 = 245 + 375/3675 = 620/3675 - 620/3675 simplified gives 124/735
- So, 5/75 + 5/49 = 124/735
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