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Add 42/72 and 50/84

42/72 + 50/84 is 33/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   42/72 = 42 × 7/72 × 7 = 294/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   50/84 = 50 × 6/84 × 6 = 300/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/504 + 300/504 = 294 + 300/504 = 594/504
5. 594/504 simplified gives 33/28
6. So, 42/72 + 50/84 = 33/28
   In mixed form: 15/28

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