Add 50/75 and 15/50
50/75 + 15/50 is 29/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
15/50 = 15 × 3/50 × 3 = 45/150 - Add the two like fractions:
100/150 + 45/150 = 100 + 45/150 = 145/150 - 145/150 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 50/75 + 15/50 = 29/30
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