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Add 42/56 and 75/50

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

42/56 + 75/50 is 9/4.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   42/56 = 42 × 25/56 × 25 = 1050/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   75/50 = 75 × 28/50 × 28 = 2100/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/1400 + 2100/1400 = 1050 + 2100/1400 = 3150/1400
5. 3150/1400 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 42/56 + 75/50 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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