Add 42/75 and 8/50
42/75 + 8/50 is 18/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
42/75 = 42 × 2/75 × 2 = 84/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150 - Add the two like fractions:
84/150 + 24/150 = 84 + 24/150 = 108/150 - 108/150 simplified gives 18/25
- So, 42/75 + 8/50 = 18/25
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