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Add 50/60 and 40/42

50/60 + 40/42 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 42 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
    50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 10 = 420,
    40/42 = 40 × 10/42 × 10 = 400/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/420 + 400/420 = 350 + 400/420 = 750/420
  5. 750/420 simplified gives 25/14
  6. So, 50/60 + 40/42 = 25/14
    In mixed form: 111/14

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