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Add 64/42 and 24/50

1^st number: 1 22/42, 2^nd number: 24/50

64/42 + 24/50 is 1052/525.

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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,
   64/42 = 64 × 25/42 × 25 = 1600/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   24/50 = 24 × 21/50 × 21 = 504/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1600/1050 + 504/1050 = 1600 + 504/1050 = 2104/1050
5. 2104/1050 simplified gives 1052/525
6. So, 64/42 + 24/50 = 1052/525
   In mixed form: 22/525

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