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Add 27/15 and 72/50

1^st number: 1 12/15, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

27/15 + 72/50 is 81/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   27/15 = 27 × 10/15 × 10 = 270/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/150 + 216/150 = 270 + 216/150 = 486/150
5. 486/150 simplified gives 81/25
6. So, 27/15 + 72/50 = 81/25
   In mixed form: 36/25

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