Add 50/60 and 6/42
50/60 + 6/42 is 41/42.
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,
6/42 = 6 × 10/42 × 10 = 60/420 - Add the two like fractions:
350/420 + 60/420 = 350 + 60/420 = 410/420 - 410/420 simplified gives 41/42
- So, 50/60 + 6/42 = 41/42
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