Add 42/9 and 45/50
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 45/50
42/9 + 45/50 is 167/30.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 9/50 × 9 = 405/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/450 + 405/450 = 2100 + 405/450 = 2505/450 - 2505/450 simplified gives 167/30
- So, 42/9 + 45/50 = 167/30
In mixed form: 517/30
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