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Add 42/50 and 54/28

1^st number: 42/50, 2^nd number: 1 26/28

42/50 + 54/28 is 969/350.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   42/50 = 42 × 14/50 × 14 = 588/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   54/28 = 54 × 25/28 × 25 = 1350/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/700 + 1350/700 = 588 + 1350/700 = 1938/700
5. 1938/700 simplified gives 969/350
6. So, 42/50 + 54/28 = 969/350
   In mixed form: 2269/350

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