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Add 42/8 and 12/50

1st number: 5 2/8, 2nd number: 12/50

42/8 + 12/50 is 549/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    42/8 = 42 × 25/8 × 25 = 1050/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    12/50 = 12 × 4/50 × 4 = 48/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/200 + 48/200 = 1050 + 48/200 = 1098/200
  5. 1098/200 simplified gives 549/100
  6. So, 42/8 + 12/50 = 549/100
    In mixed form: 549/100

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