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Add 50/28 and 20/42

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 20/42

50/28 + 20/42 is 95/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   20/42 = 20 × 2/42 × 2 = 40/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/84 + 40/84 = 150 + 40/84 = 190/84
5. 190/84 simplified gives 95/42
6. So, 50/28 + 20/42 = 95/42
   In mixed form: 211/42

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