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Add 50/70 and 45/42

1^st number: 50/70, 2^nd number: 1 3/42

50/70 + 45/42 is 25/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   45/42 = 45 × 5/42 × 5 = 225/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/210 + 225/210 = 150 + 225/210 = 375/210
5. 375/210 simplified gives 25/14
6. So, 50/70 + 45/42 = 25/14
   In mixed form: 111/14

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