Add 42/7 and 63/50
1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 1 13/50
42/7 + 63/50 is 363/50.
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,
63/50 = 63 × 7/50 × 7 = 441/350 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/350 + 441/350 = 2100 + 441/350 = 2541/350 - 2541/350 simplified gives 363/50
- So, 42/7 + 63/50 = 363/50
In mixed form: 713/50
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