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Add 42/50 and 21/36

42/50 + 21/36 is 427/300.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    42/50 = 42 × 18/50 × 18 = 756/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    21/36 = 21 × 25/36 × 25 = 525/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/900 + 525/900 = 756 + 525/900 = 1281/900
  5. 1281/900 simplified gives 427/300
  6. So, 42/50 + 21/36 = 427/300
    In mixed form: 1127/300

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