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Add 81/50 and 42/27

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 1 15/27

81/50 + 42/27 is 1429/450.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   81/50 = 81 × 27/50 × 27 = 2187/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   42/27 = 42 × 50/27 × 50 = 2100/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2187/1350 + 2100/1350 = 2187 + 2100/1350 = 4287/1350
5. 4287/1350 simplified gives 1429/450
6. So, 81/50 + 42/27 = 1429/450
   In mixed form: 379/450

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