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Add 12/42 and 50/49

1^st number: 12/42, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

12/42 + 50/49 is 64/49.

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,
   12/42 = 12 × 7/42 × 7 = 84/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   50/49 = 50 × 6/49 × 6 = 300/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/294 + 300/294 = 84 + 300/294 = 384/294
5. 384/294 simplified gives 64/49
6. So, 12/42 + 50/49 = 64/49
   In mixed form: 115/49

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