Add 70/40 and 42/50
1st number: 1 30/40, 2nd number: 42/50
70/40 + 42/50 is 259/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 50 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
70/40 = 70 × 5/40 × 5 = 350/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
42/50 = 42 × 4/50 × 4 = 168/200 - Add the two like fractions:
350/200 + 168/200 = 350 + 168/200 = 518/200 - 518/200 simplified gives 259/100
- So, 70/40 + 42/50 = 259/100
In mixed form: 259/100
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