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Add 50/40 and 60/42

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 1 18/42

50/40 + 60/42 is 75/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   50/40 = 50 × 21/40 × 21 = 1050/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
   60/42 = 60 × 20/42 × 20 = 1200/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/840 + 1200/840 = 1050 + 1200/840 = 2250/840
5. 2250/840 simplified gives 75/28
6. So, 50/40 + 60/42 = 75/28
   In mixed form: 219/28

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