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Add 42/50 and 35/9

1st number: 42/50, 2nd number: 3 8/9

42/50 + 35/9 is 1064/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 9 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    42/50 = 42 × 9/50 × 9 = 378/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    35/9 = 35 × 50/9 × 50 = 1750/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/450 + 1750/450 = 378 + 1750/450 = 2128/450
  5. 2128/450 simplified gives 1064/225
  6. So, 42/50 + 35/9 = 1064/225
    In mixed form: 4164/225

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