Add 42/9 and 18/50
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 18/50
42/9 + 18/50 is 377/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
42/9 = 42 × 50/9 × 50 = 2100/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
18/50 = 18 × 9/50 × 9 = 162/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/450 + 162/450 = 2100 + 162/450 = 2262/450 - 2262/450 simplified gives 377/75
- So, 42/9 + 18/50 = 377/75
In mixed form: 52/75
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