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Add 4/3 and 42/50

1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 42/50

4/3 + 42/50 is 163/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    4/3 = 4 × 50/3 × 50 = 200/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    42/50 = 42 × 3/50 × 3 = 126/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    200/150 + 126/150 = 200 + 126/150 = 326/150
  5. 326/150 simplified gives 163/75
  6. So, 4/3 + 42/50 = 163/75
    In mixed form: 213/75

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