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Add 24/75 and 50/42

1^st number: 24/75, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

24/75 + 50/42 is 793/525.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   24/75 = 24 × 14/75 × 14 = 336/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   50/42 = 50 × 25/42 × 25 = 1250/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/1050 + 1250/1050 = 336 + 1250/1050 = 1586/1050
5. 1586/1050 simplified gives 793/525
6. So, 24/75 + 50/42 = 793/525
   In mixed form: 1268/525

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