Add 8/50 and 28/75
8/50 + 28/75 is 8/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
28/75 = 28 × 2/75 × 2 = 56/150 - Add the two like fractions:
24/150 + 56/150 = 24 + 56/150 = 80/150 - 80/150 simplified gives 8/15
- So, 8/50 + 28/75 = 8/15
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