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Add 56/42 and 12/50

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 12/50

56/42 + 12/50 is 118/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   56/42 = 56 × 25/42 × 25 = 1400/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   12/50 = 12 × 21/50 × 21 = 252/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/1050 + 252/1050 = 1400 + 252/1050 = 1652/1050
5. 1652/1050 simplified gives 118/75
6. So, 56/42 + 12/50 = 118/75
   In mixed form: 143/75

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