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Add 50/4 and 42/5

1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 8 2/5

50/4 + 42/5 is 209/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 5 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 5 = 20,
    50/4 = 50 × 5/4 × 5 = 250/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 4 = 20,
    42/5 = 42 × 4/5 × 4 = 168/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/20 + 168/20 = 250 + 168/20 = 418/20
  5. 418/20 simplified gives 209/10
  6. So, 50/4 + 42/5 = 209/10
    In mixed form: 209/10

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