Add 50/8 and 42/50
1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 42/50
50/8 + 42/50 is 709/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
50/8 = 50 × 25/8 × 25 = 1250/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
42/50 = 42 × 4/50 × 4 = 168/200 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/200 + 168/200 = 1250 + 168/200 = 1418/200 - 1418/200 simplified gives 709/100
- So, 50/8 + 42/50 = 709/100
In mixed form: 79/100
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