Add 7/50 and 2/75
7/50 + 2/75 is 1/6.
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,
2/75 = 2 × 2/75 × 2 = 4/150 - Add the two like fractions:
21/150 + 4/150 = 21 + 4/150 = 25/150 - 25/150 simplified gives 1/6
- So, 7/50 + 2/75 = 1/6
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