Add 7/50 and 15/75
7/50 + 15/75 is 17/50.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
21/150 + 30/150 = 21 + 30/150 = 51/150 - 51/150 simplified gives 17/50
- So, 7/50 + 15/75 = 17/50
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