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Add 28/50 and 42/28

1^st number: 28/50, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

28/50 + 42/28 is 103/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   28/50 = 28 × 14/50 × 14 = 392/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   42/28 = 42 × 25/28 × 25 = 1050/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/700 + 1050/700 = 392 + 1050/700 = 1442/700
5. 1442/700 simplified gives 103/50
6. So, 28/50 + 42/28 = 103/50
   In mixed form: 23/50

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