Add 7/50 and 42/45
7/50 + 42/45 is 161/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
42/45 = 42 × 10/45 × 10 = 420/450 - Add the two like fractions:
63/450 + 420/450 = 63 + 420/450 = 483/450 - 483/450 simplified gives 161/150
- So, 7/50 + 42/45 = 161/150
In mixed form: 111/150
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