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Add 42/7 and 18/50

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 18/50

42/7 + 18/50 is 159/25.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
    42/7 = 42 × 50/7 × 50 = 2100/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/350 + 126/350 = 2100 + 126/350 = 2226/350
  5. 2226/350 simplified gives 159/25
  6. So, 42/7 + 18/50 = 159/25
    In mixed form: 69/25

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