Add 42/56 and 5/50
42/56 + 5/50 is 17/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400 - For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
42/56 = 42 × 25/56 × 25 = 1050/1400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
5/50 = 5 × 28/50 × 28 = 140/1400 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1400 + 140/1400 = 1050 + 140/1400 = 1190/1400 - 1190/1400 simplified gives 17/20
- So, 42/56 + 5/50 = 17/20
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