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Add 45/50 and 42/10

1st number: 45/50, 2nd number: 4 2/10

45/50 + 42/10 is 51/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 10 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    45/50 = 45 × 1/50 × 1 = 45/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    42/10 = 42 × 5/10 × 5 = 210/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/50 + 210/50 = 45 + 210/50 = 255/50
  5. 255/50 simplified gives 51/10
  6. So, 45/50 + 42/10 = 51/10
    In mixed form: 51/10

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