Add 7/6 and 42/50
1st number: 1 1/6, 2nd number: 42/50
7/6 + 42/50 is 301/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
7/6 = 7 × 25/6 × 25 = 175/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150 - Add the two like fractions:
175/150 + 126/150 = 175 + 126/150 = 301/150 - So, 7/6 + 42/50 = 301/150
In mixed form: 21/150
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