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Add 50/42 and 35/80

1st number: 1 8/42, 2nd number: 35/80

50/42 + 35/80 is 547/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 80 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 40 = 1680,
    50/42 = 50 × 40/42 × 40 = 2000/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    35/80 = 35 × 21/80 × 21 = 735/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2000/1680 + 735/1680 = 2000 + 735/1680 = 2735/1680
  5. 2735/1680 simplified gives 547/336
  6. So, 50/42 + 35/80 = 547/336
    In mixed form: 1211/336

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