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Add 15/27 and 56/50

1^st number: 15/27, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

15/27 + 56/50 is 377/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   15/27 = 15 × 50/27 × 50 = 750/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   56/50 = 56 × 27/50 × 27 = 1512/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/1350 + 1512/1350 = 750 + 1512/1350 = 2262/1350
5. 2262/1350 simplified gives 377/225
6. So, 15/27 + 56/50 = 377/225
   In mixed form: 1152/225

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