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Add 50/42 and 24/27

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 24/27

50/42 + 24/27 is 131/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   50/42 = 50 × 9/42 × 9 = 450/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   24/27 = 24 × 14/27 × 14 = 336/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/378 + 336/378 = 450 + 336/378 = 786/378
5. 786/378 simplified gives 131/63
6. So, 50/42 + 24/27 = 131/63
   In mixed form: 25/63

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