Add 42/50 and 14/42
42/50 + 14/42 is 88/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
42/50 = 42 × 21/50 × 21 = 882/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
14/42 = 14 × 25/42 × 25 = 350/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
882/1050 + 350/1050 = 882 + 350/1050 = 1232/1050 - 1232/1050 simplified gives 88/75
- So, 42/50 + 14/42 = 88/75
In mixed form: 113/75
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