Add 50/4 and 42/75
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 42/75
50/4 + 42/75 is 653/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
50/4 = 50 × 75/4 × 75 = 3750/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
42/75 = 42 × 4/75 × 4 = 168/300 - Add the two like fractions:
3750/300 + 168/300 = 3750 + 168/300 = 3918/300 - 3918/300 simplified gives 653/50
- So, 50/4 + 42/75 = 653/50
In mixed form: 133/50
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