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Add 42/36 and 27/50

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 27/50

42/36 + 27/50 is 128/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   42/36 = 42 × 25/36 × 25 = 1050/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   27/50 = 27 × 18/50 × 18 = 486/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/900 + 486/900 = 1050 + 486/900 = 1536/900
5. 1536/900 simplified gives 128/75
6. So, 42/36 + 27/50 = 128/75
   In mixed form: 153/75

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