Add 42/3 and 25/50
1st number: 14 0/3, 2nd number: 25/50
42/3 + 25/50 is 29/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
42/3 = 42 × 50/3 × 50 = 2100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
25/50 = 25 × 3/50 × 3 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/150 + 75/150 = 2100 + 75/150 = 2175/150 - 2175/150 simplified gives 29/2
- So, 42/3 + 25/50 = 29/2
In mixed form: 141/2
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