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Add 2/42 and 63/50

1^st number: 2/42, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

2/42 + 63/50 is 1373/1050.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   2/42 = 2 × 25/42 × 25 = 50/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   63/50 = 63 × 21/50 × 21 = 1323/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/1050 + 1323/1050 = 50 + 1323/1050 = 1373/1050
5. So, 2/42 + 63/50 = 1373/1050
   In mixed form: 1323/1050

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