Add 42/50 and 6/24
42/50 + 6/24 is 109/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
42/50 = 42 × 12/50 × 12 = 504/600 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
6/24 = 6 × 25/24 × 25 = 150/600 - Add the two like fractions:
504/600 + 150/600 = 504 + 150/600 = 654/600 - 654/600 simplified gives 109/100
- So, 42/50 + 6/24 = 109/100
In mixed form: 19/100
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