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Add 50/42 and 48/35

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 1 13/35

50/42 + 48/35 is 269/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   48/35 = 48 × 6/35 × 6 = 288/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/210 + 288/210 = 250 + 288/210 = 538/210
5. 538/210 simplified gives 269/105
6. So, 50/42 + 48/35 = 269/105
   In mixed form: 259/105

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