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Add 10/50 and 24/27

10/50 + 24/27 is 49/45.

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,
   10/50 = 10 × 27/50 × 27 = 270/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   24/27 = 24 × 50/27 × 50 = 1200/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/1350 + 1200/1350 = 270 + 1200/1350 = 1470/1350
5. 1470/1350 simplified gives 49/45
6. So, 10/50 + 24/27 = 49/45
   In mixed form: 14/45

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