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Add 42/8 and 50/81

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 50/81

42/8 + 50/81 is 1901/324.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 81 = 648,
   42/8 = 42 × 81/8 × 81 = 3402/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   50/81 = 50 × 8/81 × 8 = 400/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3402/648 + 400/648 = 3402 + 400/648 = 3802/648
5. 3802/648 simplified gives 1901/324
6. So, 42/8 + 50/81 = 1901/324
   In mixed form: 5281/324

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