Add 2/42 and 50/5
1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 10 0/5
2/42 + 50/5 is 211/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
50/5 = 50 × 42/5 × 42 = 2100/210 - Add the two like fractions:
10/210 + 2100/210 = 10 + 2100/210 = 2110/210 - 2110/210 simplified gives 211/21
- So, 2/42 + 50/5 = 211/21
In mixed form: 101/21
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