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Add 45/50 and 15/42

45/50 + 15/42 is 44/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    45/50 = 45 × 21/50 × 21 = 945/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    15/42 = 15 × 25/42 × 25 = 375/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    945/1050 + 375/1050 = 945 + 375/1050 = 1320/1050
  5. 1320/1050 simplified gives 44/35
  6. So, 45/50 + 15/42 = 44/35
    In mixed form: 19/35

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