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Add 5/50 and 30/42

5/50 + 30/42 is 57/70.

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,
    5/50 = 5 × 21/50 × 21 = 105/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    30/42 = 30 × 25/42 × 25 = 750/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/1050 + 750/1050 = 105 + 750/1050 = 855/1050
  5. 855/1050 simplified gives 57/70
  6. So, 5/50 + 30/42 = 57/70

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