Add 42/9 and 5/50
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 5/50
42/9 + 5/50 is 143/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
42/9 = 42 × 50/9 × 50 = 2100/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/450 + 45/450 = 2100 + 45/450 = 2145/450 - 2145/450 simplified gives 143/30
- So, 42/9 + 5/50 = 143/30
In mixed form: 423/30
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