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Add 28/50 and 6/42

28/50 + 6/42 is 123/175.

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,
    28/50 = 28 × 21/50 × 21 = 588/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    6/42 = 6 × 25/42 × 25 = 150/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/1050 + 150/1050 = 588 + 150/1050 = 738/1050
  5. 738/1050 simplified gives 123/175
  6. So, 28/50 + 6/42 = 123/175

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