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Add 24/50 and 45/27

1^st number: 24/50, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

24/50 + 45/27 is 161/75.

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,
   24/50 = 24 × 27/50 × 27 = 648/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
   45/27 = 45 × 50/27 × 50 = 2250/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/1350 + 2250/1350 = 648 + 2250/1350 = 2898/1350
5. 2898/1350 simplified gives 161/75
6. So, 24/50 + 45/27 = 161/75
   In mixed form: 211/75

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