Add 50/42 and 10/80
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 10/80
50/42 + 10/80 is 221/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
50/42 = 50 × 40/42 × 40 = 2000/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
10/80 = 10 × 21/80 × 21 = 210/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/1680 + 210/1680 = 2000 + 210/1680 = 2210/1680 - 2210/1680 simplified gives 221/168
- So, 50/42 + 10/80 = 221/168
In mixed form: 153/168
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