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Add 42/50 and 10/8

1st number: 42/50, 2nd number: 1 2/8

42/50 + 10/8 is 209/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 8 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    42/50 = 42 × 4/50 × 4 = 168/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    10/8 = 10 × 25/8 × 25 = 250/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/200 + 250/200 = 168 + 250/200 = 418/200
  5. 418/200 simplified gives 209/100
  6. So, 42/50 + 10/8 = 209/100
    In mixed form: 29/100

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