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Add 42/49 and 25/50

42/49 + 25/50 is 19/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   42/49 = 42 × 50/49 × 50 = 2100/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   25/50 = 25 × 49/50 × 49 = 1225/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/2450 + 1225/2450 = 2100 + 1225/2450 = 3325/2450
5. 3325/2450 simplified gives 19/14
6. So, 42/49 + 25/50 = 19/14
   In mixed form: 15/14

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