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Add 42/81 and 50/42

1^st number: 42/81, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

42/81 + 50/42 is 323/189.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 42 is 1134
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   42/81 = 42 × 14/81 × 14 = 588/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
   50/42 = 50 × 27/42 × 27 = 1350/1134
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/1134 + 1350/1134 = 588 + 1350/1134 = 1938/1134
5. 1938/1134 simplified gives 323/189
6. So, 42/81 + 50/42 = 323/189
   In mixed form: 1134/189

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