Add 75/30 and 2/50
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 2/50
75/30 + 2/50 is 127/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
75/30 = 75 × 5/30 × 5 = 375/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 6/150 = 375 + 6/150 = 381/150 - 381/150 simplified gives 127/50
- So, 75/30 + 2/50 = 127/50
In mixed form: 227/50
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