Add 50/54 and 4/42
50/54 + 4/42 is 193/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 42 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
50/54 = 50 × 7/54 × 7 = 350/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
4/42 = 4 × 9/42 × 9 = 36/378 - Add the two like fractions:
350/378 + 36/378 = 350 + 36/378 = 386/378 - 386/378 simplified gives 193/189
- So, 50/54 + 4/42 = 193/189
In mixed form: 14/189
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