Add 42/50 and 28/80
42/50 + 28/80 is 119/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
42/50 = 42 × 8/50 × 8 = 336/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
28/80 = 28 × 5/80 × 5 = 140/400 - Add the two like fractions:
336/400 + 140/400 = 336 + 140/400 = 476/400 - 476/400 simplified gives 119/100
- So, 42/50 + 28/80 = 119/100
In mixed form: 119/100
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