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Add 42/25 and 50/28

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 1 22/28

42/25 + 50/28 is 1213/350.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 28 = 700,
   42/25 = 42 × 28/25 × 28 = 1176/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   50/28 = 50 × 25/28 × 25 = 1250/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/700 + 1250/700 = 1176 + 1250/700 = 2426/700
5. 2426/700 simplified gives 1213/350
6. So, 42/25 + 50/28 = 1213/350
   In mixed form: 3163/350

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