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Add 50/42 and 28/32

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 28/32

50/42 + 28/32 is 347/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   50/42 = 50 × 16/42 × 16 = 800/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   28/32 = 28 × 21/32 × 21 = 588/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/672 + 588/672 = 800 + 588/672 = 1388/672
5. 1388/672 simplified gives 347/168
6. So, 50/42 + 28/32 = 347/168
   In mixed form: 211/168

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