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Add 6/42 and 70/50

1^st number: 6/42, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

6/42 + 70/50 is 54/35.

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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,
   6/42 = 6 × 25/42 × 25 = 150/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   70/50 = 70 × 21/50 × 21 = 1470/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/1050 + 1470/1050 = 150 + 1470/1050 = 1620/1050
5. 1620/1050 simplified gives 54/35
6. So, 6/42 + 70/50 = 54/35
   In mixed form: 119/35

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