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Add 48/42 and 50/7

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

48/42 + 50/7 is 58/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   48/42 = 48 × 1/42 × 1 = 48/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   50/7 = 50 × 6/7 × 6 = 300/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/42 + 300/42 = 48 + 300/42 = 348/42
5. 348/42 simplified gives 58/7
6. So, 48/42 + 50/7 = 58/7
   In mixed form: 82/7

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