Add 42/72 and 6/50
42/72 + 6/50 is 211/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
42/72 = 42 × 25/72 × 25 = 1050/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
6/50 = 6 × 36/50 × 36 = 216/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1800 + 216/1800 = 1050 + 216/1800 = 1266/1800 - 1266/1800 simplified gives 211/300
- So, 42/72 + 6/50 = 211/300
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