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Add 42/27 and 35/50

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 35/50

42/27 + 35/50 is 203/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   42/27 = 42 × 50/27 × 50 = 2100/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   35/50 = 35 × 27/50 × 27 = 945/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/1350 + 945/1350 = 2100 + 945/1350 = 3045/1350
5. 3045/1350 simplified gives 203/90
6. So, 42/27 + 35/50 = 203/90
   In mixed form: 223/90

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