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Add 32/7 and 42/50

1st number: 4 4/7, 2nd number: 42/50

32/7 + 42/50 is 947/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    32/7 = 32 × 50/7 × 50 = 1600/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1600/350 + 294/350 = 1600 + 294/350 = 1894/350
  5. 1894/350 simplified gives 947/175
  6. So, 32/7 + 42/50 = 947/175
    In mixed form: 572/175

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