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Add 50/35 and 42/18

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

50/35 + 42/18 is 79/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 18 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
   50/35 = 50 × 18/35 × 18 = 900/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   42/18 = 42 × 35/18 × 35 = 1470/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/630 + 1470/630 = 900 + 1470/630 = 2370/630
5. 2370/630 simplified gives 79/21
6. So, 50/35 + 42/18 = 79/21
   In mixed form: 316/21

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