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Add 42/2 and 50/18

1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 2 14/18

42/2 + 50/18 is 214/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    42/2 = 42 × 9/2 × 9 = 378/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    50/18 = 50 × 1/18 × 1 = 50/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/18 + 50/18 = 378 + 50/18 = 428/18
  5. 428/18 simplified gives 214/9
  6. So, 42/2 + 50/18 = 214/9
    In mixed form: 237/9

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