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Add 50/42 and 50/75

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 50/75

50/42 + 50/75 is 13/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 75 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   50/42 = 50 × 25/42 × 25 = 1250/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
   50/75 = 50 × 14/75 × 14 = 700/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/1050 + 700/1050 = 1250 + 700/1050 = 1950/1050
5. 1950/1050 simplified gives 13/7
6. So, 50/42 + 50/75 = 13/7
   In mixed form: 16/7

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