Add 42/50 and 3/35
42/50 + 3/35 is 162/175.
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,
3/35 = 3 × 10/35 × 10 = 30/350 - Add the two like fractions:
294/350 + 30/350 = 294 + 30/350 = 324/350 - 324/350 simplified gives 162/175
- So, 42/50 + 3/35 = 162/175
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