Add 6/75 and 48/50
6/75 + 48/50 is 26/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
6/75 = 6 × 2/75 × 2 = 12/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
48/50 = 48 × 3/50 × 3 = 144/150 - Add the two like fractions:
12/150 + 144/150 = 12 + 144/150 = 156/150 - 156/150 simplified gives 26/25
- So, 6/75 + 48/50 = 26/25
In mixed form: 11/25
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