Add 50/42 and 1/36
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 1/36
50/42 + 1/36 is 307/252.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
50/42 = 50 × 6/42 × 6 = 300/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
1/36 = 1 × 7/36 × 7 = 7/252 - Add the two like fractions:
300/252 + 7/252 = 300 + 7/252 = 307/252 - So, 50/42 + 1/36 = 307/252
In mixed form: 155/252
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