Add 75/50 and 20/3
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 6 2/3
75/50 + 20/3 is 49/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 3 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
20/3 = 20 × 50/3 × 50 = 1000/150 - Add the two like fractions:
225/150 + 1000/150 = 225 + 1000/150 = 1225/150 - 1225/150 simplified gives 49/6
- So, 75/50 + 20/3 = 49/6
In mixed form: 81/6
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