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Add 1/42 and 50/49

1^st number: 1/42, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

1/42 + 50/49 is 307/294.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   1/42 = 1 × 7/42 × 7 = 7/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   50/49 = 50 × 6/49 × 6 = 300/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7/294 + 300/294 = 7 + 300/294 = 307/294
5. So, 1/42 + 50/49 = 307/294
   In mixed form: 113/294

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