Add 9/50 and 42/60
9/50 + 42/60 is 22/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
9/50 = 9 × 6/50 × 6 = 54/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300 - Add the two like fractions:
54/300 + 210/300 = 54 + 210/300 = 264/300 - 264/300 simplified gives 22/25
- So, 9/50 + 42/60 = 22/25
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