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Add 27/14 and 50/80

1^st number: 1 13/14, 2^nd number: 50/80

27/14 + 50/80 is 143/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 80 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 40 = 560,
   27/14 = 27 × 40/14 × 40 = 1080/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
   50/80 = 50 × 7/80 × 7 = 350/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/560 + 350/560 = 1080 + 350/560 = 1430/560
5. 1430/560 simplified gives 143/56
6. So, 27/14 + 50/80 = 143/56
   In mixed form: 231/56

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