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Add 49/75 and 49/42

1^st number: 49/75, 2^nd number: 1 7/42

49/75 + 49/42 is 91/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   49/75 = 49 × 14/75 × 14 = 686/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   49/42 = 49 × 25/42 × 25 = 1225/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   686/1050 + 1225/1050 = 686 + 1225/1050 = 1911/1050
5. 1911/1050 simplified gives 91/50
6. So, 49/75 + 49/42 = 91/50
   In mixed form: 141/50

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