Add 42/9 and 50/20
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 2 10/20
42/9 + 50/20 is 43/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
42/9 = 42 × 20/9 × 20 = 840/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
50/20 = 50 × 9/20 × 9 = 450/180 - Add the two like fractions:
840/180 + 450/180 = 840 + 450/180 = 1290/180 - 1290/180 simplified gives 43/6
- So, 42/9 + 50/20 = 43/6
In mixed form: 71/6
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