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Add 42/14 and 50/42

1st number: 3 0/14, 2nd number: 1 8/42

42/14 + 50/42 is 88/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
    42/14 = 42 × 3/14 × 3 = 126/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    50/42 = 50 × 1/42 × 1 = 50/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/42 + 50/42 = 126 + 50/42 = 176/42
  5. 176/42 simplified gives 88/21
  6. So, 42/14 + 50/42 = 88/21
    In mixed form: 44/21

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