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Add 27/24 and 40/50

1^st number: 1 3/24, 2^nd number: 40/50

27/24 + 40/50 is 77/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   27/24 = 27 × 25/24 × 25 = 675/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   40/50 = 40 × 12/50 × 12 = 480/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/600 + 480/600 = 675 + 480/600 = 1155/600
5. 1155/600 simplified gives 77/40
6. So, 27/24 + 40/50 = 77/40
   In mixed form: 137/40

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