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Add 50/6 and 42/10

1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 4 2/10

50/6 + 42/10 is 188/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 10 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    50/6 = 50 × 5/6 × 5 = 250/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    42/10 = 42 × 3/10 × 3 = 126/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/30 + 126/30 = 250 + 126/30 = 376/30
  5. 376/30 simplified gives 188/15
  6. So, 50/6 + 42/10 = 188/15
    In mixed form: 128/15

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