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Add 42/28 and 21/50

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 21/50

42/28 + 21/50 is 48/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   42/28 = 42 × 25/28 × 25 = 1050/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   21/50 = 21 × 14/50 × 14 = 294/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/700 + 294/700 = 1050 + 294/700 = 1344/700
5. 1344/700 simplified gives 48/25
6. So, 42/28 + 21/50 = 48/25
   In mixed form: 123/25

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