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Add 3/42 and 50/36

1^st number: 3/42, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

3/42 + 50/36 is 92/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 36 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   3/42 = 3 × 6/42 × 6 = 18/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   50/36 = 50 × 7/36 × 7 = 350/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/252 + 350/252 = 18 + 350/252 = 368/252
5. 368/252 simplified gives 92/63
6. So, 3/42 + 50/36 = 92/63
   In mixed form: 129/63

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