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Add 50/42 and 16/30

1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 16/30

50/42 + 16/30 is 181/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    16/30 = 16 × 7/30 × 7 = 112/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/210 + 112/210 = 250 + 112/210 = 362/210
  5. 362/210 simplified gives 181/105
  6. So, 50/42 + 16/30 = 181/105
    In mixed form: 176/105

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