Add 75/50 and 42/30
1st number: 1 25/50, 2nd number: 1 12/30
75/50 + 42/30 is 29/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
75/50 = 75 × 3/50 × 3 = 225/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150 - Add the two like fractions:
225/150 + 210/150 = 225 + 210/150 = 435/150 - 435/150 simplified gives 29/10
- So, 75/50 + 42/30 = 29/10
In mixed form: 29/10
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