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Add 50/54 and 40/42

50/54 + 40/42 is 355/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 42 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    50/54 = 50 × 7/54 × 7 = 350/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
    40/42 = 40 × 9/42 × 9 = 360/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/378 + 360/378 = 350 + 360/378 = 710/378
  5. 710/378 simplified gives 355/189
  6. So, 50/54 + 40/42 = 355/189
    In mixed form: 1166/189

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