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Add 30/10 and 50/42

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

30/10 + 50/42 is 88/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
   30/10 = 30 × 21/10 × 21 = 630/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/210 + 250/210 = 630 + 250/210 = 880/210
5. 880/210 simplified gives 88/21
6. So, 30/10 + 50/42 = 88/21
   In mixed form: 44/21

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