Add 12/42 and 30/50
12/42 + 30/50 is 31/35.
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,
30/50 = 30 × 21/50 × 21 = 630/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
300/1050 + 630/1050 = 300 + 630/1050 = 930/1050 - 930/1050 simplified gives 31/35
- So, 12/42 + 30/50 = 31/35
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