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Add 7/50 and 15/42

7/50 + 15/42 is 87/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    7/50 = 7 × 21/50 × 21 = 147/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    15/42 = 15 × 25/42 × 25 = 375/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/1050 + 375/1050 = 147 + 375/1050 = 522/1050
  5. 522/1050 simplified gives 87/175
  6. So, 7/50 + 15/42 = 87/175

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