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Add 27/20 and 50/64

1^st number: 1 7/20, 2^nd number: 50/64

27/20 + 50/64 is 341/160.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 64 is 320
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 320
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 16 = 320,
   27/20 = 27 × 16/20 × 16 = 432/320
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 5 = 320,
   50/64 = 50 × 5/64 × 5 = 250/320
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/320 + 250/320 = 432 + 250/320 = 682/320
5. 682/320 simplified gives 341/160
6. So, 27/20 + 50/64 = 341/160
   In mixed form: 221/160

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