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Add 42/50 and 90/48

1^st number: 42/50, 2^nd number: 1 42/48

42/50 + 90/48 is 543/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   42/50 = 42 × 24/50 × 24 = 1008/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   90/48 = 90 × 25/48 × 25 = 2250/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/1200 + 2250/1200 = 1008 + 2250/1200 = 3258/1200
5. 3258/1200 simplified gives 543/200
6. So, 42/50 + 90/48 = 543/200
   In mixed form: 2143/200

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