Add 42/28 and 40/50
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 40/50
42/28 + 40/50 is 23/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
42/28 = 42 × 25/28 × 25 = 1050/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
40/50 = 40 × 14/50 × 14 = 560/700 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/700 + 560/700 = 1050 + 560/700 = 1610/700 - 1610/700 simplified gives 23/10
- So, 42/28 + 40/50 = 23/10
In mixed form: 23/10
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