Add 42/30 and 2/50
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 2/50
42/30 + 2/50 is 36/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
210/150 + 6/150 = 210 + 6/150 = 216/150 - 216/150 simplified gives 36/25
- So, 42/30 + 2/50 = 36/25
In mixed form: 111/25
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