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Add 10/50 and 84/27

1^st number: 10/50, 2^nd number: 3 3/27

10/50 + 84/27 is 149/45.

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,
   84/27 = 84 × 50/27 × 50 = 4200/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/1350 + 4200/1350 = 270 + 4200/1350 = 4470/1350
5. 4470/1350 simplified gives 149/45
6. So, 10/50 + 84/27 = 149/45
   In mixed form: 314/45

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