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Add 20/50 and 35/42

20/50 + 35/42 is 37/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    20/50 = 20 × 21/50 × 21 = 420/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    35/42 = 35 × 25/42 × 25 = 875/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/1050 + 875/1050 = 420 + 875/1050 = 1295/1050
  5. 1295/1050 simplified gives 37/30
  6. So, 20/50 + 35/42 = 37/30
    In mixed form: 17/30

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