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Add 27/50 and 40/24

1^st number: 27/50, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

27/50 + 40/24 is 331/150.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   27/50 = 27 × 12/50 × 12 = 324/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   40/24 = 40 × 25/24 × 25 = 1000/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/600 + 1000/600 = 324 + 1000/600 = 1324/600
5. 1324/600 simplified gives 331/150
6. So, 27/50 + 40/24 = 331/150
   In mixed form: 231/150

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