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Add 50/45 and 5/42

1st number: 1 5/45, 2nd number: 5/42

50/45 + 5/42 is 155/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 42 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    50/45 = 50 × 14/45 × 14 = 700/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    5/42 = 5 × 15/42 × 15 = 75/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/630 + 75/630 = 700 + 75/630 = 775/630
  5. 775/630 simplified gives 155/126
  6. So, 50/45 + 5/42 = 155/126
    In mixed form: 129/126

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