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Add 56/8 and 42/50

1st number: 7 0/8, 2nd number: 42/50

56/8 + 42/50 is 196/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 50 is 200

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
    56/8 = 56 × 25/8 × 25 = 1400/200
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 4 = 200,
    42/50 = 42 × 4/50 × 4 = 168/200
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/200 + 168/200 = 1400 + 168/200 = 1568/200
  5. 1568/200 simplified gives 196/25
  6. So, 56/8 + 42/50 = 196/25
    In mixed form: 721/25

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