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Add 42/50 and 4/27

42/50 + 4/27 is 667/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    42/50 = 42 × 27/50 × 27 = 1134/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
    4/27 = 4 × 50/27 × 50 = 200/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/1350 + 200/1350 = 1134 + 200/1350 = 1334/1350
  5. 1334/1350 simplified gives 667/675
  6. So, 42/50 + 4/27 = 667/675

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