Add 42/50 and 1/5
42/50 + 1/5 is 26/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 5 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
42/50 = 42 × 1/50 × 1 = 42/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 10 = 50,
1/5 = 1 × 10/5 × 10 = 10/50 - Add the two like fractions:
42/50 + 10/50 = 42 + 10/50 = 52/50 - 52/50 simplified gives 26/25
- So, 42/50 + 1/5 = 26/25
In mixed form: 11/25
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