Add 42/10 and 45/50
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 45/50
42/10 + 45/50 is 51/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
42/10 = 42 × 5/10 × 5 = 210/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50 - Add the two like fractions:
210/50 + 45/50 = 210 + 45/50 = 255/50 - 255/50 simplified gives 51/10
- So, 42/10 + 45/50 = 51/10
In mixed form: 51/10
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