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Add 42/50 and 5/7

42/50 + 5/7 is 272/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 7 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    5/7 = 5 × 50/7 × 50 = 250/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/350 + 250/350 = 294 + 250/350 = 544/350
  5. 544/350 simplified gives 272/175
  6. So, 42/50 + 5/7 = 272/175
    In mixed form: 197/175

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