Add 10/42 and 25/50
10/42 + 25/50 is 31/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
10/42 = 10 × 25/42 × 25 = 250/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
25/50 = 25 × 21/50 × 21 = 525/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
250/1050 + 525/1050 = 250 + 525/1050 = 775/1050 - 775/1050 simplified gives 31/42
- So, 10/42 + 25/50 = 31/42
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