Add 42/30 and 20/50
1st number: 1 12/30, 2nd number: 20/50
42/30 + 20/50 is 9/5.
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,
20/50 = 20 × 3/50 × 3 = 60/150 - Add the two like fractions:
210/150 + 60/150 = 210 + 60/150 = 270/150 - 270/150 simplified gives 9/5
- So, 42/30 + 20/50 = 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5
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