Add 42/50 and 12/28
42/50 + 12/28 is 222/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
42/50 = 42 × 14/50 × 14 = 588/700 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
12/28 = 12 × 25/28 × 25 = 300/700 - Add the two like fractions:
588/700 + 300/700 = 588 + 300/700 = 888/700 - 888/700 simplified gives 222/175
- So, 42/50 + 12/28 = 222/175
In mixed form: 147/175
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