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Add 42/56 and 50/30

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

42/56 + 50/30 is 29/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 30 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   42/56 = 42 × 15/56 × 15 = 630/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 28 = 840,
   50/30 = 50 × 28/30 × 28 = 1400/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/840 + 1400/840 = 630 + 1400/840 = 2030/840
5. 2030/840 simplified gives 29/12
6. So, 42/56 + 50/30 = 29/12
   In mixed form: 25/12

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