Add 42/6 and 50/60
1st number: 7 0/6, 2nd number: 50/60
42/6 + 50/60 is 47/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
42/6 = 42 × 10/6 × 10 = 420/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
50/60 = 50 × 1/60 × 1 = 50/60 - Add the two like fractions:
420/60 + 50/60 = 420 + 50/60 = 470/60 - 470/60 simplified gives 47/6
- So, 42/6 + 50/60 = 47/6
In mixed form: 75/6
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