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Add 50/75 and 45/50

50/75 + 45/50 is 47/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    50/75 = 50 × 2/75 × 2 = 100/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/150 + 135/150 = 100 + 135/150 = 235/150
  5. 235/150 simplified gives 47/30
  6. So, 50/75 + 45/50 = 47/30
    In mixed form: 117/30

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