Add 42/60 and 18/50
42/60 + 18/50 is 53/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
18/50 = 18 × 6/50 × 6 = 108/300 - Add the two like fractions:
210/300 + 108/300 = 210 + 108/300 = 318/300 - 318/300 simplified gives 53/50
- So, 42/60 + 18/50 = 53/50
In mixed form: 13/50
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