Add 10/50 and 42/60
10/50 + 42/60 is 9/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
10/50 = 10 × 6/50 × 6 = 60/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Add the two like fractions:
60/300 + 210/300 = 60 + 210/300 = 270/300 - 270/300 simplified gives 9/10
- So, 10/50 + 42/60 = 9/10
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