Add 42/50 and 21/30
42/50 + 21/30 is 77/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
21/30 = 21 × 5/30 × 5 = 105/150 - Add the two like fractions:
126/150 + 105/150 = 126 + 105/150 = 231/150 - 231/150 simplified gives 77/50
- So, 42/50 + 21/30 = 77/50
In mixed form: 127/50
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