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Add 30/63 and 50/42

1^st number: 30/63, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

30/63 + 50/42 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   30/63 = 30 × 2/63 × 2 = 60/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   50/42 = 50 × 3/42 × 3 = 150/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/126 + 150/126 = 60 + 150/126 = 210/126
5. 210/126 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 30/63 + 50/42 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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