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Add 50/4 and 90/42

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 2 6/42

50/4 + 90/42 is 205/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   50/4 = 50 × 21/4 × 21 = 1050/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   90/42 = 90 × 2/42 × 2 = 180/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/84 + 180/84 = 1050 + 180/84 = 1230/84
5. 1230/84 simplified gives 205/14
6. So, 50/4 + 90/42 = 205/14
   In mixed form: 149/14

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