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Add 3/8 and 50/42

1^st number: 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

3/8 + 50/42 is 263/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   3/8 = 3 × 21/8 × 21 = 63/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   50/42 = 50 × 4/42 × 4 = 200/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/168 + 200/168 = 63 + 200/168 = 263/168
5. So, 3/8 + 50/42 = 263/168
   In mixed form: 195/168

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