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Add 42/50 and 18/60

42/50 + 18/60 is 57/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 60 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
    42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    18/60 = 18 × 5/60 × 5 = 90/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/300 + 90/300 = 252 + 90/300 = 342/300
  5. 342/300 simplified gives 57/50
  6. So, 42/50 + 18/60 = 57/50
    In mixed form: 17/50

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