Add 50/25 and 42/9
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 4 6/9
50/25 + 42/9 is 20/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
50/25 = 50 × 9/25 × 9 = 450/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
42/9 = 42 × 25/9 × 25 = 1050/225 - Add the two like fractions:
450/225 + 1050/225 = 450 + 1050/225 = 1500/225 - 1500/225 simplified gives 20/3
- So, 50/25 + 42/9 = 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3
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