Add 42/50 and 14/40
42/50 + 14/40 is 119/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
42/50 = 42 × 4/50 × 4 = 168/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
14/40 = 14 × 5/40 × 5 = 70/200 - Add the two like fractions:
168/200 + 70/200 = 168 + 70/200 = 238/200 - 238/200 simplified gives 119/100
- So, 42/50 + 14/40 = 119/100
In mixed form: 119/100
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