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Add 50/42 and 60/28

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 2 4/28

50/42 + 60/28 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   50/42 = 50 × 2/42 × 2 = 100/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   60/28 = 60 × 3/28 × 3 = 180/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/84 + 180/84 = 100 + 180/84 = 280/84
5. 280/84 simplified gives 10/3
6. So, 50/42 + 60/28 = 10/3
   In mixed form: 31/3

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