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Add 27/20 and 50/96

1^st number: 1 7/20, 2^nd number: 50/96

27/20 + 50/96 is 449/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   27/20 = 27 × 24/20 × 24 = 648/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/480 + 250/480 = 648 + 250/480 = 898/480
5. 898/480 simplified gives 449/240
6. So, 27/20 + 50/96 = 449/240
   In mixed form: 1209/240

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