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Add 50/4 and 42/35

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

50/4 + 42/35 is 137/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   50/4 = 50 × 35/4 × 35 = 1750/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   42/35 = 42 × 4/35 × 4 = 168/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/140 + 168/140 = 1750 + 168/140 = 1918/140
5. 1918/140 simplified gives 137/10
6. So, 50/4 + 42/35 = 137/10
   In mixed form: 137/10

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