Add 18/6 and 42/50
1st number: 3 0/6, 2nd number: 42/50
18/6 + 42/50 is 96/25.
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,
18/6 = 18 × 25/6 × 25 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Add the two like fractions:
450/150 + 126/150 = 450 + 126/150 = 576/150 - 576/150 simplified gives 96/25
- So, 18/6 + 42/50 = 96/25
In mixed form: 321/25
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