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Add 42/9 and 50/35

1^st number: 4 6/9, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

42/9 + 50/35 is 128/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 35 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
   42/9 = 42 × 35/9 × 35 = 1470/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
   50/35 = 50 × 9/35 × 9 = 450/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/315 + 450/315 = 1470 + 450/315 = 1920/315
5. 1920/315 simplified gives 128/21
6. So, 42/9 + 50/35 = 128/21
   In mixed form: 62/21

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