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Add 50/8 and 30/42

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 30/42

50/8 + 30/42 is 195/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 42 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    50/8 = 50 × 21/8 × 21 = 1050/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
    30/42 = 30 × 4/42 × 4 = 120/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/168 + 120/168 = 1050 + 120/168 = 1170/168
  5. 1170/168 simplified gives 195/28
  6. So, 50/8 + 30/42 = 195/28
    In mixed form: 627/28

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