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Add 50/75 and 42/45

50/75 + 42/45 is 8/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    50/75 = 50 × 3/75 × 3 = 150/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    42/45 = 42 × 5/45 × 5 = 210/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/225 + 210/225 = 150 + 210/225 = 360/225
  5. 360/225 simplified gives 8/5
  6. So, 50/75 + 42/45 = 8/5
    In mixed form: 13/5

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