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Add 42/4 and 32/50

1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 32/50

42/4 + 32/50 is 557/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    42/4 = 42 × 25/4 × 25 = 1050/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    32/50 = 32 × 2/50 × 2 = 64/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/100 + 64/100 = 1050 + 64/100 = 1114/100
  5. 1114/100 simplified gives 557/50
  6. So, 42/4 + 32/50 = 557/50
    In mixed form: 117/50

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