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Add 10/42 and 7/50

10/42 + 7/50 is 397/1050.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    10/42 = 10 × 25/42 × 25 = 250/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    7/50 = 7 × 21/50 × 21 = 147/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/1050 + 147/1050 = 250 + 147/1050 = 397/1050
  5. So, 10/42 + 7/50 = 397/1050

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