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Add 27/49 and 50/45

1^st number: 27/49, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

27/49 + 50/45 is 733/441.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
   27/49 = 27 × 45/49 × 45 = 1215/2205
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
   50/45 = 50 × 49/45 × 49 = 2450/2205
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1215/2205 + 2450/2205 = 1215 + 2450/2205 = 3665/2205
5. 3665/2205 simplified gives 733/441
6. So, 27/49 + 50/45 = 733/441
   In mixed form: 1292/441

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