Add 64/7 and 42/50
1st number: 9 1/7, 2nd number: 42/50
64/7 + 42/50 is 1747/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
64/7 = 64 × 50/7 × 50 = 3200/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350 - Add the two like fractions:
3200/350 + 294/350 = 3200 + 294/350 = 3494/350 - 3494/350 simplified gives 1747/175
- So, 64/7 + 42/50 = 1747/175
In mixed form: 9172/175
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