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Add 72/50 and 1/42

1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 1/42

72/50 + 1/42 is 1537/1050.

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,
    72/50 = 72 × 21/50 × 21 = 1512/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    1/42 = 1 × 25/42 × 25 = 25/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/1050 + 25/1050 = 1512 + 25/1050 = 1537/1050
  5. So, 72/50 + 1/42 = 1537/1050
    In mixed form: 1487/1050

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