Add 50/25 and 9/6
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 1 3/6
50/25 + 9/6 is 7/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
50/25 = 50 × 6/25 × 6 = 300/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
9/6 = 9 × 25/6 × 25 = 225/150 - Add the two like fractions:
300/150 + 225/150 = 300 + 225/150 = 525/150 - 525/150 simplified gives 7/2
- So, 50/25 + 9/6 = 7/2
In mixed form: 31/2
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