Add 42/9 and 20/50
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 20/50
42/9 + 20/50 is 76/15.
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,
20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/450 + 180/450 = 2100 + 180/450 = 2280/450 - 2280/450 simplified gives 76/15
- So, 42/9 + 20/50 = 76/15
In mixed form: 51/15
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