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Add 5/50 and 42/60

5/50 + 42/60 is 4/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   5/50 = 5 × 6/50 × 6 = 30/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/300 + 210/300 = 30 + 210/300 = 240/300
5. 240/300 simplified gives 4/5
6. So, 5/50 + 42/60 = 4/5

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