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Add 42/50 and 90/8

1^st number: 42/50, 2^nd number: 11 2/8

42/50 + 90/8 is 1209/100.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 8 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   42/50 = 42 × 4/50 × 4 = 168/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
   90/8 = 90 × 25/8 × 25 = 2250/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/200 + 2250/200 = 168 + 2250/200 = 2418/200
5. 2418/200 simplified gives 1209/100
6. So, 42/50 + 90/8 = 1209/100
   In mixed form: 129/100

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