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Add 42/5 and 50/28

1st number: 8 2/5, 2nd number: 1 22/28

42/5 + 50/28 is 713/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 28 = 140,
    42/5 = 42 × 28/5 × 28 = 1176/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    50/28 = 50 × 5/28 × 5 = 250/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1176/140 + 250/140 = 1176 + 250/140 = 1426/140
  5. 1426/140 simplified gives 713/70
  6. So, 42/5 + 50/28 = 713/70
    In mixed form: 1013/70

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