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Add 81/12 and 42/50

1^st number: 6 9/12, 2^nd number: 42/50

81/12 + 42/50 is 759/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   81/12 = 81 × 25/12 × 25 = 2025/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/300 + 252/300 = 2025 + 252/300 = 2277/300
5. 2277/300 simplified gives 759/100
6. So, 81/12 + 42/50 = 759/100
   In mixed form: 759/100

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