Add 4/50 and 42/75
4/50 + 42/75 is 16/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
4/50 = 4 × 3/50 × 3 = 12/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150 - Add the two like fractions:
12/150 + 84/150 = 12 + 84/150 = 96/150 - 96/150 simplified gives 16/25
- So, 4/50 + 42/75 = 16/25
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