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Add 50/42 and 10/28

1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 10/28

50/42 + 10/28 is 65/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 28 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    50/42 = 50 × 2/42 × 2 = 100/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
    10/28 = 10 × 3/28 × 3 = 30/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/84 + 30/84 = 100 + 30/84 = 130/84
  5. 130/84 simplified gives 65/42
  6. So, 50/42 + 10/28 = 65/42
    In mixed form: 123/42

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