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Add 42/10 and 7/50

1^st number: 4 2/10, 2^nd number: 7/50

42/10 + 7/50 is 217/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   42/10 = 42 × 5/10 × 5 = 210/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   7/50 = 7 × 1/50 × 1 = 7/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/50 + 7/50 = 210 + 7/50 = 217/50
5. So, 42/10 + 7/50 = 217/50
   In mixed form: 417/50

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