Add 42/20 and 50/60
1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 50/60
42/20 + 50/60 is 44/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
42/20 = 42 × 3/20 × 3 = 126/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
126/60 + 50/60 = 126 + 50/60 = 176/60 - 176/60 simplified gives 44/15
- So, 42/20 + 50/60 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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