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Add 50/28 and 15/27

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 15/27

50/28 + 15/27 is 295/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   50/28 = 50 × 27/28 × 27 = 1350/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   15/27 = 15 × 28/27 × 28 = 420/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/756 + 420/756 = 1350 + 420/756 = 1770/756
5. 1770/756 simplified gives 295/126
6. So, 50/28 + 15/27 = 295/126
   In mixed form: 243/126

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