Add 20/3 and 42/50
1st number: 6 2/3, 2nd number: 42/50
20/3 + 42/50 is 563/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
20/3 = 20 × 50/3 × 50 = 1000/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/150 + 126/150 = 1000 + 126/150 = 1126/150 - 1126/150 simplified gives 563/75
- So, 20/3 + 42/50 = 563/75
In mixed form: 738/75
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