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Add 50/2 and 42/50

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 42/50

50/2 + 42/50 is 646/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
   50/2 = 50 × 25/2 × 25 = 1250/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   42/50 = 42 × 1/50 × 1 = 42/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/50 + 42/50 = 1250 + 42/50 = 1292/50
5. 1292/50 simplified gives 646/25
6. So, 50/2 + 42/50 = 646/25
   In mixed form: 2521/25

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