Add 50/6 and 27/25
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 1 2/25
50/6 + 27/25 is 706/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
50/6 = 50 × 25/6 × 25 = 1250/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
27/25 = 27 × 6/25 × 6 = 162/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/150 + 162/150 = 1250 + 162/150 = 1412/150 - 1412/150 simplified gives 706/75
- So, 50/6 + 27/25 = 706/75
In mixed form: 931/75
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