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Add 50/42 and 8/48

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 8/48

50/42 + 8/48 is 19/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   50/42 = 50 × 8/42 × 8 = 400/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   8/48 = 8 × 7/48 × 7 = 56/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/336 + 56/336 = 400 + 56/336 = 456/336
5. 456/336 simplified gives 19/14
6. So, 50/42 + 8/48 = 19/14
   In mixed form: 15/14

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