Add 6/50 and 9/75
6/50 + 9/75 is 6/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
18/150 + 18/150 = 18 + 18/150 = 36/150 - 36/150 simplified gives 6/25
- So, 6/50 + 9/75 = 6/25
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