Add 50/2 and 42/60
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 42/60
50/2 + 42/60 is 257/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 60 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 30 = 60,
50/2 = 50 × 30/2 × 30 = 1500/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
42/60 = 42 × 1/60 × 1 = 42/60 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/60 + 42/60 = 1500 + 42/60 = 1542/60 - 1542/60 simplified gives 257/10
- So, 50/2 + 42/60 = 257/10
In mixed form: 257/10
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