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Add 27/20 and 50/56

1^st number: 1 7/20, 2^nd number: 50/56

27/20 + 50/56 is 157/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
   27/20 = 27 × 14/20 × 14 = 378/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/280 + 250/280 = 378 + 250/280 = 628/280
5. 628/280 simplified gives 157/70
6. So, 27/20 + 50/56 = 157/70
   In mixed form: 217/70

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