Add 50/42 and 9/24
1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 9/24
50/42 + 9/24 is 263/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
50/42 = 50 × 4/42 × 4 = 200/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
9/24 = 9 × 7/24 × 7 = 63/168 - Add the two like fractions:
200/168 + 63/168 = 200 + 63/168 = 263/168 - So, 50/42 + 9/24 = 263/168
In mixed form: 195/168
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