Add 9/75 and 45/50
9/75 + 45/50 is 51/50.
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,
9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150 - Add the two like fractions:
18/150 + 135/150 = 18 + 135/150 = 153/150 - 153/150 simplified gives 51/50
- So, 9/75 + 45/50 = 51/50
In mixed form: 11/50
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