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Add 42/35 and 8/50

1st number: 1 7/35, 2nd number: 8/50

42/35 + 8/50 is 34/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    42/35 = 42 × 10/35 × 10 = 420/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    8/50 = 8 × 7/50 × 7 = 56/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/350 + 56/350 = 420 + 56/350 = 476/350
  5. 476/350 simplified gives 34/25
  6. So, 42/35 + 8/50 = 34/25
    In mixed form: 19/25

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