Add 50/75 and 18/20
50/75 + 18/20 is 47/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
18/20 = 18 × 15/20 × 15 = 270/300 - Add the two like fractions:
200/300 + 270/300 = 200 + 270/300 = 470/300 - 470/300 simplified gives 47/30
- So, 50/75 + 18/20 = 47/30
In mixed form: 117/30
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