Add 42/7 and 4/50
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 4/50
42/7 + 4/50 is 152/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
42/7 = 42 × 50/7 × 50 = 2100/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
4/50 = 4 × 7/50 × 7 = 28/350 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/350 + 28/350 = 2100 + 28/350 = 2128/350 - 2128/350 simplified gives 152/25
- So, 42/7 + 4/50 = 152/25
In mixed form: 62/25
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