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Add 81/50 and 42/45

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 42/45

81/50 + 42/45 is 383/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   81/50 = 81 × 9/50 × 9 = 729/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   42/45 = 42 × 10/45 × 10 = 420/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   729/450 + 420/450 = 729 + 420/450 = 1149/450
5. 1149/450 simplified gives 383/150
6. So, 81/50 + 42/45 = 383/150
   In mixed form: 283/150

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