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Add 7/50 and 42/60

7/50 + 42/60 is 21/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   7/50 = 7 × 6/50 × 6 = 42/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/300 + 210/300 = 42 + 210/300 = 252/300
5. 252/300 simplified gives 21/25
6. So, 7/50 + 42/60 = 21/25

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