Add 3/50 and 42/40
1st number: 3/50, 2nd number: 1 2/40
3/50 + 42/40 is 111/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
3/50 = 3 × 4/50 × 4 = 12/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
42/40 = 42 × 5/40 × 5 = 210/200 - Add the two like fractions:
12/200 + 210/200 = 12 + 210/200 = 222/200 - 222/200 simplified gives 111/100
- So, 3/50 + 42/40 = 111/100
In mixed form: 111/100
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