Add 42/50 and 9/25
42/50 + 9/25 is 6/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 25 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
42/50 = 42 × 1/50 × 1 = 42/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
9/25 = 9 × 2/25 × 2 = 18/50 - Add the two like fractions:
42/50 + 18/50 = 42 + 18/50 = 60/50 - 60/50 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 42/50 + 9/25 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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