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Add 50/5 and 14/42

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 14/42

50/5 + 14/42 is 31/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
    50/5 = 50 × 42/5 × 42 = 2100/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/210 + 70/210 = 2100 + 70/210 = 2170/210
  5. 2170/210 simplified gives 31/3
  6. So, 50/5 + 14/42 = 31/3
    In mixed form: 101/3

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