Add 54/50 and 42/70
1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 42/70
54/50 + 42/70 is 42/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
54/50 = 54 × 7/50 × 7 = 378/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
42/70 = 42 × 5/70 × 5 = 210/350 - Add the two like fractions:
378/350 + 210/350 = 378 + 210/350 = 588/350 - 588/350 simplified gives 42/25
- So, 54/50 + 42/70 = 42/25
In mixed form: 117/25
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