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Add 50/18 and 72/42

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 1 30/42

50/18 + 72/42 is 283/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   50/18 = 50 × 7/18 × 7 = 350/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   72/42 = 72 × 3/42 × 3 = 216/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/126 + 216/126 = 350 + 216/126 = 566/126
5. 566/126 simplified gives 283/63
6. So, 50/18 + 72/42 = 283/63
   In mixed form: 431/63

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