Add 42/36 and 4/50
1st number: 1 6/36, 2nd number: 4/50
42/36 + 4/50 is 187/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
42/36 = 42 × 25/36 × 25 = 1050/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
4/50 = 4 × 18/50 × 18 = 72/900 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/900 + 72/900 = 1050 + 72/900 = 1122/900 - 1122/900 simplified gives 187/150
- So, 42/36 + 4/50 = 187/150
In mixed form: 137/150
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