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Add 50/15 and 35/42

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 35/42

50/15 + 35/42 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 14 = 210,
   50/15 = 50 × 14/15 × 14 = 700/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   35/42 = 35 × 5/42 × 5 = 175/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/210 + 175/210 = 700 + 175/210 = 875/210
5. 875/210 simplified gives 25/6
6. So, 50/15 + 35/42 = 25/6
   In mixed form: 41/6

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