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Add 50/42 and 40/16

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 2 8/16

50/42 + 40/16 is 155/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   50/42 = 50 × 8/42 × 8 = 400/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   40/16 = 40 × 21/16 × 21 = 840/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/336 + 840/336 = 400 + 840/336 = 1240/336
5. 1240/336 simplified gives 155/42
6. So, 50/42 + 40/16 = 155/42
   In mixed form: 329/42

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