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Add 42/15 and 40/50

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 40/50

42/15 + 40/50 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   42/15 = 42 × 10/15 × 10 = 420/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   40/50 = 40 × 3/50 × 3 = 120/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/150 + 120/150 = 420 + 120/150 = 540/150
5. 540/150 simplified gives 18/5
6. So, 42/15 + 40/50 = 18/5
   In mixed form: 33/5

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