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Add 50/42 and 30/45

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 30/45

50/42 + 30/45 is 13/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   50/42 = 50 × 15/42 × 15 = 750/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   30/45 = 30 × 14/45 × 14 = 420/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/630 + 420/630 = 750 + 420/630 = 1170/630
5. 1170/630 simplified gives 13/7
6. So, 50/42 + 30/45 = 13/7
   In mixed form: 16/7

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