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Add 42/2 and 45/50

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 45/50

42/2 + 45/50 is 219/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
   42/2 = 42 × 25/2 × 25 = 1050/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/50 + 45/50 = 1050 + 45/50 = 1095/50
5. 1095/50 simplified gives 219/10
6. So, 42/2 + 45/50 = 219/10
   In mixed form: 219/10

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