Add 50/75 and 56/60
50/75 + 56/60 is 8/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 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 60 × 5 = 300,
56/60 = 56 × 5/60 × 5 = 280/300 - Add the two like fractions:
200/300 + 280/300 = 200 + 280/300 = 480/300 - 480/300 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 50/75 + 56/60 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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