Add 75/30 and 6/50
1st number: 2 15/30, 2nd number: 6/50
75/30 + 6/50 is 131/50.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 3/50 × 3 = 18/150 - Add the two like fractions:
375/150 + 18/150 = 375 + 18/150 = 393/150 - 393/150 simplified gives 131/50
- So, 75/30 + 6/50 = 131/50
In mixed form: 231/50
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