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Add 27/50 and 35/30

1^st number: 27/50, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

27/50 + 35/30 is 128/75.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   81/150 + 175/150 = 81 + 175/150 = 256/150
5. 256/150 simplified gives 128/75
6. So, 27/50 + 35/30 = 128/75
   In mixed form: 153/75

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