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Add 50/63 and 42/4

1^st number: 50/63, 2^nd number: 10 2/4

50/63 + 42/4 is 1423/126.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 4 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
   50/63 = 50 × 4/63 × 4 = 200/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 63 = 252,
   42/4 = 42 × 63/4 × 63 = 2646/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/252 + 2646/252 = 200 + 2646/252 = 2846/252
5. 2846/252 simplified gives 1423/126
6. So, 50/63 + 42/4 = 1423/126
   In mixed form: 1137/126

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