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Add 42/35 and 18/50

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 18/50

42/35 + 18/50 is 39/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   42/35 = 42 × 10/35 × 10 = 420/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   18/50 = 18 × 7/50 × 7 = 126/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/350 + 126/350 = 420 + 126/350 = 546/350
5. 546/350 simplified gives 39/25
6. So, 42/35 + 18/50 = 39/25
   In mixed form: 114/25

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