Add 9/50 and 42/7
1st number: 9/50, 2nd number: 6 0/7
9/50 + 42/7 is 309/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 7 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
42/7 = 42 × 50/7 × 50 = 2100/350 - Add the two like fractions:
63/350 + 2100/350 = 63 + 2100/350 = 2163/350 - 2163/350 simplified gives 309/50
- So, 9/50 + 42/7 = 309/50
In mixed form: 69/50
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