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Add 42/50 and 18/28

42/50 + 18/28 is 519/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 28 is 700

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
    42/50 = 42 × 14/50 × 14 = 588/700
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
    18/28 = 18 × 25/28 × 25 = 450/700
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/700 + 450/700 = 588 + 450/700 = 1038/700
  5. 1038/700 simplified gives 519/350
  6. So, 42/50 + 18/28 = 519/350
    In mixed form: 1169/350

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