Add 12/42 and 15/50
12/42 + 15/50 is 41/70.
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,
12/42 = 12 × 25/42 × 25 = 300/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
15/50 = 15 × 21/50 × 21 = 315/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1050 + 315/1050 = 300 + 315/1050 = 615/1050 - 615/1050 simplified gives 41/70
- So, 12/42 + 15/50 = 41/70
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