Add 42/50 and 3/6
42/50 + 3/6 is 67/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
3/6 = 3 × 25/6 × 25 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
126/150 + 75/150 = 126 + 75/150 = 201/150 - 201/150 simplified gives 67/50
- So, 42/50 + 3/6 = 67/50
In mixed form: 117/50
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