Add 3/2 and 49/42
1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 1 7/42
32 + 4942 is 83.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
32 = 3 × 212 × 21 = 6342 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
4942 = 49 × 142 × 1 = 4942 - Add the two like fractions:
6342 + 4942 = 63 + 4942 = 11242 - 112/42 simplified gives 83
- So, 3/2 + 49/42 = 8/3
In mixed form: 223
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