Add 50/42 and 21/35
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 21/35
50/42 + 21/35 is 188/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 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 35 × 6 = 210,
21/35 = 21 × 6/35 × 6 = 126/210 - Add the two like fractions:
250/210 + 126/210 = 250 + 126/210 = 376/210 - 376/210 simplified gives 188/105
- So, 50/42 + 21/35 = 188/105
In mixed form: 183/105
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