Add 42/50 and 42/60
42/50 + 42/60 is 77/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Add the two like fractions:
252/300 + 210/300 = 252 + 210/300 = 462/300 - 462/300 simplified gives 77/50
- So, 42/50 + 42/60 = 77/50
In mixed form: 127/50
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