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Add 42/50 and 90/56

1^st number: 42/50, 2^nd number: 1 34/56

42/50 + 90/56 is 1713/700.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   42/50 = 42 × 28/50 × 28 = 1176/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   90/56 = 90 × 25/56 × 25 = 2250/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/1400 + 2250/1400 = 1176 + 2250/1400 = 3426/1400
5. 3426/1400 simplified gives 1713/700
6. So, 42/50 + 90/56 = 1713/700
   In mixed form: 2313/700

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