Add 2/7 and 42/50
2/7 + 42/50 is 197/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
2/7 = 2 × 50/7 × 50 = 100/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350 - Add the two like fractions:
100/350 + 294/350 = 100 + 294/350 = 394/350 - 394/350 simplified gives 197/175
- So, 2/7 + 42/50 = 197/175
In mixed form: 122/175
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