Add 50/5 and 15/42
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 15/42
50/5 + 15/42 is 145/14.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
50/5 = 50 × 42/5 × 42 = 2100/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
15/42 = 15 × 5/42 × 5 = 75/210 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/210 + 75/210 = 2100 + 75/210 = 2175/210 - 2175/210 simplified gives 145/14
- So, 50/5 + 15/42 = 145/14
In mixed form: 105/14
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