Add 50/60 and 20/75
50/60 + 20/75 is 11/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300 - Add the two like fractions:
250/300 + 80/300 = 250 + 80/300 = 330/300 - 330/300 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 50/60 + 20/75 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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