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Add 42/72 and 63/50

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

42/72 + 63/50 is 553/300.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   42/72 = 42 × 25/72 × 25 = 1050/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   63/50 = 63 × 36/50 × 36 = 2268/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/1800 + 2268/1800 = 1050 + 2268/1800 = 3318/1800
5. 3318/1800 simplified gives 553/300
6. So, 42/72 + 63/50 = 553/300
   In mixed form: 1253/300

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