Add 50/75 and 6/28
50/75 + 6/28 is 37/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 28 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
50/75 = 50 × 28/75 × 28 = 1400/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 75 = 2100,
6/28 = 6 × 75/28 × 75 = 450/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/2100 + 450/2100 = 1400 + 450/2100 = 1850/2100 - 1850/2100 simplified gives 37/42
- So, 50/75 + 6/28 = 37/42
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