Add 50/10 and 1/75
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1/75
50/10 + 1/75 is 376/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
50/10 = 50 × 15/10 × 15 = 750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150 - Add the two like fractions:
750/150 + 2/150 = 750 + 2/150 = 752/150 - 752/150 simplified gives 376/75
- So, 50/10 + 1/75 = 376/75
In mixed form: 51/75
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