Add 42/50 and 8/14
42/50 + 8/14 is 247/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 14 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 14 × 25 = 350,
8/14 = 8 × 25/14 × 25 = 200/350 - Add the two like fractions:
294/350 + 200/350 = 294 + 200/350 = 494/350 - 494/350 simplified gives 247/175
- So, 42/50 + 8/14 = 247/175
In mixed form: 172/175
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