Add 14/15 and 42/50
14/15 + 42/50 is 133/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
14/15 = 14 × 10/15 × 10 = 140/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Add the two like fractions:
140/150 + 126/150 = 140 + 126/150 = 266/150 - 266/150 simplified gives 133/75
- So, 14/15 + 42/50 = 133/75
In mixed form: 158/75
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