Add 8/42 and 50/35
1st number: 8/42, 2nd number: 1 15/35
8/42 + 50/35 is 34/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
8/42 = 8 × 5/42 × 5 = 40/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
50/35 = 50 × 6/35 × 6 = 300/210 - Add the two like fractions:
40/210 + 300/210 = 40 + 300/210 = 340/210 - 340/210 simplified gives 34/21
- So, 8/42 + 50/35 = 34/21
In mixed form: 113/21
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