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Add 1/50 and 42/25

1st number: 1/50, 2nd number: 1 17/25

1/50 + 42/25 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    1/50 = 1 × 1/50 × 1 = 1/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    42/25 = 42 × 2/25 × 2 = 84/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/50 + 84/50 = 1 + 84/50 = 85/50
  5. 85/50 simplified gives 17/10
  6. So, 1/50 + 42/25 = 17/10
    In mixed form: 17/10

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