Add 75/3 and 50/20
1st number: 25 0/3, 2nd number: 2 10/20
75/3 + 50/20 is 55/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 20 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
75/3 = 75 × 20/3 × 20 = 1500/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/60 + 150/60 = 1500 + 150/60 = 1650/60 - 1650/60 simplified gives 55/2
- So, 75/3 + 50/20 = 55/2
In mixed form: 271/2
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