Add 42/50 and 56/70
42/50 + 56/70 is 41/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 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 70 × 5 = 350,
56/70 = 56 × 5/70 × 5 = 280/350 - Add the two like fractions:
294/350 + 280/350 = 294 + 280/350 = 574/350 - 574/350 simplified gives 41/25
- So, 42/50 + 56/70 = 41/25
In mixed form: 116/25
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