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Add 42/18 and 50/42

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

42/18 + 50/42 is 74/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   42/18 = 42 × 7/18 × 7 = 294/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   50/42 = 50 × 3/42 × 3 = 150/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/126 + 150/126 = 294 + 150/126 = 444/126
5. 444/126 simplified gives 74/21
6. So, 42/18 + 50/42 = 74/21
   In mixed form: 311/21

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