Add 75/5 and 50/60
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 50/60
75/5 + 50/60 is 95/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
75/5 = 75 × 12/5 × 12 = 900/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
900/60 + 50/60 = 900 + 50/60 = 950/60 - 950/60 simplified gives 95/6
- So, 75/5 + 50/60 = 95/6
In mixed form: 155/6
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