Add 50/20 and 12/75
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 12/75
50/20 + 12/75 is 133/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
50/20 = 50 × 15/20 × 15 = 750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
12/75 = 12 × 4/75 × 4 = 48/300 - Add the two like fractions:
750/300 + 48/300 = 750 + 48/300 = 798/300 - 798/300 simplified gives 133/50
- So, 50/20 + 12/75 = 133/50
In mixed form: 233/50
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