Add 42/10 and 50/6
1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 8 2/6
42/10 + 50/6 is 188/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
42/10 = 42 × 3/10 × 3 = 126/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30 - Add the two like fractions:
126/30 + 250/30 = 126 + 250/30 = 376/30 - 376/30 simplified gives 188/15
- So, 42/10 + 50/6 = 188/15
In mixed form: 128/15
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