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Add 63/42 and 50/24

1^st number: 1 21/42, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

63/42 + 50/24 is 43/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   63/42 = 63 × 4/42 × 4 = 252/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/168 + 350/168 = 252 + 350/168 = 602/168
5. 602/168 simplified gives 43/12
6. So, 63/42 + 50/24 = 43/12
   In mixed form: 37/12

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