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Add 63/42 and 50/6

1^st number: 1 21/42, 2^nd number: 8 2/6

63/42 + 50/6 is 59/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 6 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   63/42 = 63 × 1/42 × 1 = 63/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 7 = 42,
   50/6 = 50 × 7/6 × 7 = 350/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/42 + 350/42 = 63 + 350/42 = 413/42
5. 413/42 simplified gives 59/6
6. So, 63/42 + 50/6 = 59/6
   In mixed form: 95/6

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