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Add 49/54 and 42/50

49/54 + 42/50 is 2359/1350.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   49/54 = 49 × 25/54 × 25 = 1225/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   42/50 = 42 × 27/50 × 27 = 1134/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1225/1350 + 1134/1350 = 1225 + 1134/1350 = 2359/1350
5. So, 49/54 + 42/50 = 2359/1350
   In mixed form: 11009/1350

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