Add 6/75 and 50/60
6/75 + 50/60 is 137/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
6/75 = 6 × 4/75 × 4 = 24/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300 - Add the two like fractions:
24/300 + 250/300 = 24 + 250/300 = 274/300 - 274/300 simplified gives 137/150
- So, 6/75 + 50/60 = 137/150
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