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Add 42/60 and 9/50

42/60 + 9/50 is 22/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   9/50 = 9 × 6/50 × 6 = 54/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/300 + 54/300 = 210 + 54/300 = 264/300
5. 264/300 simplified gives 22/25
6. So, 42/60 + 9/50 = 22/25

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