Add 2/4 and 42/50
2/4 + 42/50 is 67/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 50 is 100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
2/4 = 2 × 25/4 × 25 = 50/100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
42/50 = 42 × 2/50 × 2 = 84/100 - Add the two like fractions:
50/100 + 84/100 = 50 + 84/100 = 134/100 - 134/100 simplified gives 67/50
- So, 2/4 + 42/50 = 67/50
In mixed form: 117/50
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