Add 42/50 and 4/6
42/50 + 4/6 is 113/75.
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,
4/6 = 4 × 25/6 × 25 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
126/150 + 100/150 = 126 + 100/150 = 226/150 - 226/150 simplified gives 113/75
- So, 42/50 + 4/6 = 113/75
In mixed form: 138/75
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