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Add 50/90 and 16/42

50/90 + 16/42 is 59/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 42 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    50/90 = 50 × 7/90 × 7 = 350/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    16/42 = 16 × 15/42 × 15 = 240/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/630 + 240/630 = 350 + 240/630 = 590/630
  5. 590/630 simplified gives 59/63
  6. So, 50/90 + 16/42 = 59/63

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