Add 2/50 and 6/42
2/50 + 6/42 is 32/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
2/50 = 2 × 21/50 × 21 = 42/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
6/42 = 6 × 25/42 × 25 = 150/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
42/1050 + 150/1050 = 42 + 150/1050 = 192/1050 - 192/1050 simplified gives 32/175
- So, 2/50 + 6/42 = 32/175
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