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Add 80/50 and 42/49

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 42/49

80/50 + 42/49 is 86/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   80/50 = 80 × 49/50 × 49 = 3920/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   42/49 = 42 × 50/49 × 50 = 2100/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/2450 + 2100/2450 = 3920 + 2100/2450 = 6020/2450
5. 6020/2450 simplified gives 86/35
6. So, 80/50 + 42/49 = 86/35
   In mixed form: 216/35

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