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Add 50/16 and 60/42

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

50/16 + 60/42 is 255/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 42 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   50/16 = 50 × 21/16 × 21 = 1050/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   60/42 = 60 × 8/42 × 8 = 480/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/336 + 480/336 = 1050 + 480/336 = 1530/336
5. 1530/336 simplified gives 255/56
6. So, 50/16 + 60/42 = 255/56
   In mixed form: 431/56

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