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Add 72/5 and 50/42

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

72/5 + 50/42 is 1637/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   72/5 = 72 × 42/5 × 42 = 3024/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   50/42 = 50 × 5/42 × 5 = 250/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/210 + 250/210 = 3024 + 250/210 = 3274/210
5. 3274/210 simplified gives 1637/105
6. So, 72/5 + 50/42 = 1637/105
   In mixed form: 1562/105

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