Add 80/75 and 35/50
1st number: 1 5/75, 2nd number: 35/50
80/75 + 35/50 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
80/75 = 80 × 2/75 × 2 = 160/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150 - Add the two like fractions:
160/150 + 105/150 = 160 + 105/150 = 265/150 - 265/150 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 80/75 + 35/50 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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