Add 42/50 and 3/75
42/50 + 3/75 is 22/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 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 75 × 2 = 150,
3/75 = 3 × 2/75 × 2 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
126/150 + 6/150 = 126 + 6/150 = 132/150 - 132/150 simplified gives 22/25
- So, 42/50 + 3/75 = 22/25
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