Add 75/50 and 6/3
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 2 0/3
75/50 + 6/3 is 7/2.
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,
6/3 = 6 × 50/3 × 50 = 300/150 - Add the two like fractions:
225/150 + 300/150 = 225 + 300/150 = 525/150 - 525/150 simplified gives 7/2
- So, 75/50 + 6/3 = 7/2
In mixed form: 31/2
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