Add 9/42 and 50/80
9/42 + 50/80 is 47/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
9/42 = 9 × 40/42 × 40 = 360/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
50/80 = 50 × 21/80 × 21 = 1050/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
360/1680 + 1050/1680 = 360 + 1050/1680 = 1410/1680 - 1410/1680 simplified gives 47/56
- So, 9/42 + 50/80 = 47/56
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