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Add 42/50 and 1/4

42/50 + 1/4 is 109/100.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    42/50 = 42 × 2/50 × 2 = 84/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 25 = 100,
    1/4 = 1 × 25/4 × 25 = 25/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    84/100 + 25/100 = 84 + 25/100 = 109/100
  5. So, 42/50 + 1/4 = 109/100
    In mixed form: 19/100

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