Add 50/6 and 75/20
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 3 15/20
50/6 + 75/20 is 145/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
50/6 = 50 × 10/6 × 10 = 500/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
75/20 = 75 × 3/20 × 3 = 225/60 - Add the two like fractions:
500/60 + 225/60 = 500 + 225/60 = 725/60 - 725/60 simplified gives 145/12
- So, 50/6 + 75/20 = 145/12
In mixed form: 121/12
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