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Add 49/50 and 42/40

1^st number: 49/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

49/50 + 42/40 is 203/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 40 is 200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
   49/50 = 49 × 4/50 × 4 = 196/200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 5 = 200,
   42/40 = 42 × 5/40 × 5 = 210/200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/200 + 210/200 = 196 + 210/200 = 406/200
5. 406/200 simplified gives 203/100
6. So, 49/50 + 42/40 = 203/100
   In mixed form: 23/100

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