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Add 49/42 and 8/50

1st number: 1 7/42, 2nd number: 8/50

49/42 + 8/50 is 199/150.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    49/42 = 49 × 25/42 × 25 = 1225/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    8/50 = 8 × 21/50 × 21 = 168/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/1050 + 168/1050 = 1225 + 168/1050 = 1393/1050
  5. 1393/1050 simplified gives 199/150
  6. So, 49/42 + 8/50 = 199/150
    In mixed form: 149/150

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