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Add 50/28 and 42/6

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

50/28 + 42/6 is 123/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 6 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 6 × 14 = 84,
   42/6 = 42 × 14/6 × 14 = 588/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/84 + 588/84 = 150 + 588/84 = 738/84
5. 738/84 simplified gives 123/14
6. So, 50/28 + 42/6 = 123/14
   In mixed form: 811/14

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