Add 50/42 and 12/70
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 12/70
50/42 + 12/70 is 143/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 70 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
12/70 = 12 × 3/70 × 3 = 36/210 - Add the two like fractions:
250/210 + 36/210 = 250 + 36/210 = 286/210 - 286/210 simplified gives 143/105
- So, 50/42 + 12/70 = 143/105
In mixed form: 138/105
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