Add 7/50 and 25/30
7/50 + 25/30 is 73/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 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 30 × 5 = 150,
25/30 = 25 × 5/30 × 5 = 125/150 - Add the two like fractions:
21/150 + 125/150 = 21 + 125/150 = 146/150 - 146/150 simplified gives 73/75
- So, 7/50 + 25/30 = 73/75
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