Add 42/50 and 25/35
42/50 + 25/35 is 272/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
25/35 = 25 × 10/35 × 10 = 250/350 - Add the two like fractions:
294/350 + 250/350 = 294 + 250/350 = 544/350 - 544/350 simplified gives 272/175
- So, 42/50 + 25/35 = 272/175
In mixed form: 197/175
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