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Add 10/50 and 42/9

1st number: 10/50, 2nd number: 4 6/9

10/50 + 42/9 is 73/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    10/50 = 10 × 9/50 × 9 = 90/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    42/9 = 42 × 50/9 × 50 = 2100/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/450 + 2100/450 = 90 + 2100/450 = 2190/450
  5. 2190/450 simplified gives 73/15
  6. So, 10/50 + 42/9 = 73/15
    In mixed form: 413/15

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