Add 50/75 and 7/20
50/75 + 7/20 is 61/60.
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,
7/20 = 7 × 15/20 × 15 = 105/300 - Add the two like fractions:
200/300 + 105/300 = 200 + 105/300 = 305/300 - 305/300 simplified gives 61/60
- So, 50/75 + 7/20 = 61/60
In mixed form: 11/60
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