Add 9/35 and 50/42
1st number: 9/35, 2nd number: 1 8/42
9/35 + 50/42 is 152/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 42 is 210
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
9/35 = 9 × 6/35 × 6 = 54/210 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210 - Add the two like fractions:
54/210 + 250/210 = 54 + 250/210 = 304/210 - 304/210 simplified gives 152/105
- So, 9/35 + 50/42 = 152/105
In mixed form: 147/105
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