Add 50/8 and 35/42
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 35/42
50/8 + 35/42 is 85/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
50/8 = 50 × 21/8 × 21 = 1050/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
35/42 = 35 × 4/42 × 4 = 140/168 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/168 + 140/168 = 1050 + 140/168 = 1190/168 - 1190/168 simplified gives 85/12
- So, 50/8 + 35/42 = 85/12
In mixed form: 71/12
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