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Add 42/63 and 50/42

1^st number: 42/63, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

42/63 + 50/42 is 13/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   42/63 = 42 × 2/63 × 2 = 84/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   50/42 = 50 × 3/42 × 3 = 150/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/126 + 150/126 = 84 + 150/126 = 234/126
5. 234/126 simplified gives 13/7
6. So, 42/63 + 50/42 = 13/7
   In mixed form: 16/7

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