Add 50/6 and 15/42
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 15/42
50/6 + 15/42 is 365/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 42 is 42
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
50/6 = 50 × 7/6 × 7 = 350/42 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
15/42 = 15 × 1/42 × 1 = 15/42 - Add the two like fractions:
350/42 + 15/42 = 350 + 15/42 = 365/42 - So, 50/6 + 15/42 = 365/42
In mixed form: 829/42
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