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Add 50/42 and 3/30

1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 3/30

50/42 + 3/30 is 271/210.

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,
    3/30 = 3 × 7/30 × 7 = 21/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/210 + 21/210 = 250 + 21/210 = 271/210
  5. So, 50/42 + 3/30 = 271/210
    In mixed form: 161/210

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