Add 42/9 and 54/50
1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 1 4/50
42/9 + 54/50 is 431/75.
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,
54/50 = 54 × 9/50 × 9 = 486/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/450 + 486/450 = 2100 + 486/450 = 2586/450 - 2586/450 simplified gives 431/75
- So, 42/9 + 54/50 = 431/75
In mixed form: 556/75
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