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Add 50/10 and 1/42

1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 1/42

50/10 + 1/42 is 211/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    50/10 = 50 × 21/10 × 21 = 1050/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    1/42 = 1 × 5/42 × 5 = 5/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/210 + 5/210 = 1050 + 5/210 = 1055/210
  5. 1055/210 simplified gives 211/42
  6. So, 50/10 + 1/42 = 211/42
    In mixed form: 51/42

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