Add 4/7 and 42/50
4/7 + 42/50 is 247/175.
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,
4/7 = 4 × 50/7 × 50 = 200/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350 - Add the two like fractions:
200/350 + 294/350 = 200 + 294/350 = 494/350 - 494/350 simplified gives 247/175
- So, 4/7 + 42/50 = 247/175
In mixed form: 172/175
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