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Add 1/50 and 54/27

1^st number: 1/50, 2^nd number: 2 0/27

1/50 + 54/27 is 101/50.

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,
   1/50 = 1 × 27/50 × 27 = 27/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   54/27 = 54 × 50/27 × 50 = 2700/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   27/1350 + 2700/1350 = 27 + 2700/1350 = 2727/1350
5. 2727/1350 simplified gives 101/50
6. So, 1/50 + 54/27 = 101/50
   In mixed form: 21/50

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