Add 50/2 and 45/75
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 45/75
50/2 + 45/75 is 128/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
50/2 = 50 × 75/2 × 75 = 3750/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/150 + 90/150 = 3750 + 90/150 = 3840/150 - 3840/150 simplified gives 128/5
- So, 50/2 + 45/75 = 128/5
In mixed form: 253/5
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