Add 4/5 and 42/50
4/5 + 42/50 is 41/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
4/5 = 4 × 10/5 × 10 = 40/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
42/50 = 42 × 1/50 × 1 = 42/50 - Add the two like fractions:
40/50 + 42/50 = 40 + 42/50 = 82/50 - 82/50 simplified gives 41/25
- So, 4/5 + 42/50 = 41/25
In mixed form: 116/25
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