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Add 4/42 and 5/50

4/42 + 5/50 is 41/210.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    4/42 = 4 × 25/42 × 25 = 100/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    5/50 = 5 × 21/50 × 21 = 105/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/1050 + 105/1050 = 100 + 105/1050 = 205/1050
  5. 205/1050 simplified gives 41/210
  6. So, 4/42 + 5/50 = 41/210

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