Add 42/70 and 16/50
42/70 + 16/50 is 23/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
42/70 = 42 × 5/70 × 5 = 210/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
16/50 = 16 × 7/50 × 7 = 112/350 - Add the two like fractions:
210/350 + 112/350 = 210 + 112/350 = 322/350 - 322/350 simplified gives 23/25
- So, 42/70 + 16/50 = 23/25
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