Add 42/50 and 6/9
42/50 + 6/9 is 113/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
6/9 = 6 × 50/9 × 50 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
378/450 + 300/450 = 378 + 300/450 = 678/450 - 678/450 simplified gives 113/75
- So, 42/50 + 6/9 = 113/75
In mixed form: 138/75
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