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Add 42/50 and 20/49

42/50 + 20/49 is 1529/1225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    42/50 = 42 × 49/50 × 49 = 2058/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    20/49 = 20 × 50/49 × 50 = 1000/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/2450 + 1000/2450 = 2058 + 1000/2450 = 3058/2450
  5. 3058/2450 simplified gives 1529/1225
  6. So, 42/50 + 20/49 = 1529/1225
    In mixed form: 1304/1225

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