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Add 2/50 and 70/42

1^st number: 2/50, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

2/50 + 70/42 is 128/75.

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,
   2/50 = 2 × 21/50 × 21 = 42/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   70/42 = 70 × 25/42 × 25 = 1750/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/1050 + 1750/1050 = 42 + 1750/1050 = 1792/1050
5. 1792/1050 simplified gives 128/75
6. So, 2/50 + 70/42 = 128/75
   In mixed form: 153/75

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