Add 50/60 and 20/42
50/60 + 20/42 is 55/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 42 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
20/42 = 20 × 10/42 × 10 = 200/420 - Add the two like fractions:
350/420 + 200/420 = 350 + 200/420 = 550/420 - 550/420 simplified gives 55/42
- So, 50/60 + 20/42 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42
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