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Add 27/30 and 72/50

1^st number: 27/30, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

27/30 + 72/50 is 117/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   72/50 = 72 × 3/50 × 3 = 216/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/150 + 216/150 = 135 + 216/150 = 351/150
5. 351/150 simplified gives 117/50
6. So, 27/30 + 72/50 = 117/50
   In mixed form: 217/50

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