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Add 42/20 and 50/42

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1 8/42

42/20 + 50/42 is 691/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 42 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 21 = 420,
    42/20 = 42 × 21/20 × 21 = 882/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
    50/42 = 50 × 10/42 × 10 = 500/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    882/420 + 500/420 = 882 + 500/420 = 1382/420
  5. 1382/420 simplified gives 691/210
  6. So, 42/20 + 50/42 = 691/210
    In mixed form: 361/210

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