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Add 50/56 and 42/18

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 2 6/18

50/56 + 42/18 is 271/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 18 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   50/56 = 50 × 9/56 × 9 = 450/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   42/18 = 42 × 28/18 × 28 = 1176/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/504 + 1176/504 = 450 + 1176/504 = 1626/504
5. 1626/504 simplified gives 271/84
6. So, 50/56 + 42/18 = 271/84
   In mixed form: 319/84

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