Add 50/75 and 21/30
50/75 + 21/30 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 30 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 30 × 5 = 150,
21/30 = 21 × 5/30 × 5 = 105/150 - Add the two like fractions:
100/150 + 105/150 = 100 + 105/150 = 205/150 - 205/150 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 50/75 + 21/30 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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