Add 42/49 and 8/50
42/49 + 8/50 is 178/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
42/49 = 42 × 50/49 × 50 = 2100/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
8/50 = 8 × 49/50 × 49 = 392/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/2450 + 392/2450 = 2100 + 392/2450 = 2492/2450 - 2492/2450 simplified gives 178/175
- So, 42/49 + 8/50 = 178/175
In mixed form: 13/175
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