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Add 50/42 and 72/30

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 2 12/30

50/42 + 72/30 is 377/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 30 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 30 × 7 = 210,
   72/30 = 72 × 7/30 × 7 = 504/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/210 + 504/210 = 250 + 504/210 = 754/210
5. 754/210 simplified gives 377/105
6. So, 50/42 + 72/30 = 377/105
   In mixed form: 362/105

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