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Add 42/9 and 20/50

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 20/50

42/9 + 20/50 is 76/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    42/9 = 42 × 50/9 × 50 = 2100/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    20/50 = 20 × 9/50 × 9 = 180/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/450 + 180/450 = 2100 + 180/450 = 2280/450
  5. 2280/450 simplified gives 76/15
  6. So, 42/9 + 20/50 = 76/15
    In mixed form: 51/15

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