Add 1/5 and 42/50
1/5 + 42/50 is 26/25.
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,
1/5 = 1 × 10/5 × 10 = 10/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
42/50 = 42 × 1/50 × 1 = 42/50 - Add the two like fractions:
10/50 + 42/50 = 10 + 42/50 = 52/50 - 52/50 simplified gives 26/25
- So, 1/5 + 42/50 = 26/25
In mixed form: 11/25
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