Add 50/8 and 18/75
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 18/75
50/8 + 18/75 is 649/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 75 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 75 = 600,
50/8 = 50 × 75/8 × 75 = 3750/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 8 = 600,
18/75 = 18 × 8/75 × 8 = 144/600 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/600 + 144/600 = 3750 + 144/600 = 3894/600 - 3894/600 simplified gives 649/100
- So, 50/8 + 18/75 = 649/100
In mixed form: 649/100
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