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Add 50/25 and 4/42

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 4/42

50/25 + 4/42 is 44/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
   50/25 = 50 × 42/25 × 42 = 2100/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   4/42 = 4 × 25/42 × 25 = 100/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/1050 + 100/1050 = 2100 + 100/1050 = 2200/1050
5. 2200/1050 simplified gives 44/21
6. So, 50/25 + 4/42 = 44/21
   In mixed form: 22/21

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