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Add 50/42 and 75/7

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 10 5/7

50/42 + 75/7 is 250/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   50/42 = 50 × 1/42 × 1 = 50/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   75/7 = 75 × 6/7 × 6 = 450/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/42 + 450/42 = 50 + 450/42 = 500/42
5. 500/42 simplified gives 250/21
6. So, 50/42 + 75/7 = 250/21
   In mixed form: 1119/21

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