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Add 42/45 and 50/49

1^st number: 42/45, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

42/45 + 50/49 is 1436/735.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 49 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   42/45 = 42 × 49/45 × 49 = 2058/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   50/49 = 50 × 45/49 × 45 = 2250/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/2205 + 2250/2205 = 2058 + 2250/2205 = 4308/2205
5. 4308/2205 simplified gives 1436/735
6. So, 42/45 + 50/49 = 1436/735
   In mixed form: 1701/735

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