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Add 42/15 and 50/9

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 5 5/9

42/15 + 50/9 is 376/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   42/15 = 42 × 3/15 × 3 = 126/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   50/9 = 50 × 5/9 × 5 = 250/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/45 + 250/45 = 126 + 250/45 = 376/45
5. So, 42/15 + 50/9 = 376/45
   In mixed form: 816/45

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