Add 42/45 and 50/80
42/45 + 50/80 is 187/120.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 80 is 720
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
50/80 = 50 × 9/80 × 9 = 450/720 - Add the two like fractions:
672/720 + 450/720 = 672 + 450/720 = 1122/720 - 1122/720 simplified gives 187/120
- So, 42/45 + 50/80 = 187/120
In mixed form: 167/120
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