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Add 42/50 and 20/16

1st number: 42/50, 2nd number: 1 4/16

42/50 + 20/16 is 209/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 16 is 400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
    42/50 = 42 × 8/50 × 8 = 336/400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
    20/16 = 20 × 25/16 × 25 = 500/400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/400 + 500/400 = 336 + 500/400 = 836/400
  5. 836/400 simplified gives 209/100
  6. So, 42/50 + 20/16 = 209/100
    In mixed form: 29/100

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