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Add 42/63 and 72/50

1^st number: 42/63, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

42/63 + 72/50 is 158/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
   42/63 = 42 × 50/63 × 50 = 2100/3150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
   72/50 = 72 × 63/50 × 63 = 4536/3150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/3150 + 4536/3150 = 2100 + 4536/3150 = 6636/3150
5. 6636/3150 simplified gives 158/75
6. So, 42/63 + 72/50 = 158/75
   In mixed form: 28/75

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