Add 42/50 and 25/30
42/50 + 25/30 is 251/150.
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,
25/30 = 25 × 5/30 × 5 = 125/150 - Add the two like fractions:
126/150 + 125/150 = 126 + 125/150 = 251/150 - So, 42/50 + 25/30 = 251/150
In mixed form: 1101/150
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