Add 14/6 and 42/50
1st number: 2 2/6, 2nd number: 42/50
146 + 4250 is 23875.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
146 = 14 × 256 × 25 = 350150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4250 = 42 × 350 × 3 = 126150 - Add the two like fractions:
350150 + 126150 = 350 + 126150 = 476150 - 476/150 simplified gives 23875
- So, 14/6 + 42/50 = 238/75
In mixed form: 31375
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