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Add 42/9 and 27/50

1st number: 4 6/9, 2nd number: 27/50

42/9 + 27/50 is 781/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    42/9 = 42 × 50/9 × 50 = 2100/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/450 + 243/450 = 2100 + 243/450 = 2343/450
  5. 2343/450 simplified gives 781/150
  6. So, 42/9 + 27/50 = 781/150
    In mixed form: 531/150

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