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Add 9/50 and 42/20

1st number: 9/50, 2nd number: 2 2/20

9/50 + 42/20 is 57/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 20 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    9/50 = 9 × 2/50 × 2 = 18/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    42/20 = 42 × 5/20 × 5 = 210/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/100 + 210/100 = 18 + 210/100 = 228/100
  5. 228/100 simplified gives 57/25
  6. So, 9/50 + 42/20 = 57/25
    In mixed form: 27/25

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