Add 50/75 and 10/25
50/75 + 10/25 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 25 is 75
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
50/75 = 50 × 1/75 × 1 = 50/75 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
10/25 = 10 × 3/25 × 3 = 30/75 - Add the two like fractions:
50/75 + 30/75 = 50 + 30/75 = 80/75 - 80/75 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 50/75 + 10/25 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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