Add 14/3 and 42/50
1st number: 4 2/3, 2nd number: 42/50
143 + 4250 is 41375.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
143 = 14 × 503 × 50 = 700150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4250 = 42 × 350 × 3 = 126150 - Add the two like fractions:
700150 + 126150 = 700 + 126150 = 826150 - 826/150 simplified gives 41375
- So, 14/3 + 42/50 = 413/75
In mixed form: 53875
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