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Add 42/40 and 3/50

1st number: 1 2/40, 2nd number: 3/50

42/40 + 3/50 is 111/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
    42/40 = 42 × 5/40 × 5 = 210/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    3/50 = 3 × 4/50 × 4 = 12/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/200 + 12/200 = 210 + 12/200 = 222/200
  5. 222/200 simplified gives 111/100
  6. So, 42/40 + 3/50 = 111/100
    In mixed form: 111/100

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