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Add 42/30 and 7/50

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 7/50

42/30 + 7/50 is 77/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   42/30 = 42 × 5/30 × 5 = 210/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/150 + 21/150 = 210 + 21/150 = 231/150
5. 231/150 simplified gives 77/50
6. So, 42/30 + 7/50 = 77/50
   In mixed form: 127/50

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