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Add 60/50 and 42/81

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 42/81

60/50 + 42/81 is 232/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
   60/50 = 60 × 81/50 × 81 = 4860/4050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
   42/81 = 42 × 50/81 × 50 = 2100/4050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4860/4050 + 2100/4050 = 4860 + 2100/4050 = 6960/4050
5. 6960/4050 simplified gives 232/135
6. So, 60/50 + 42/81 = 232/135
   In mixed form: 197/135

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